Mother's Day

My Mother's Gift

Well as you can see , Im starting my blog off with my present to my Mother. A photo collage of her children and grandchildren. I am the type of person that likes to make things for people because to me it comes from the heart, a lot of thought, time and engery goes into the gift.. Not just walking into Walmart an picking up the first thing that you run into .. I love photographs for they are truly a moment captured in time, a moment that I can never get back again . How my beautiful babies have grown into beautiful young women, I am so proud of them. Well for a run-down of my Mother's Day... I went to Church with my family, stopped in to my Moms and Mom(inlaw) and gave them my presents from us. I am the crafty one of my family so the gifts are a joint gift from me , my brother , sister in law brother in law and all the grandkids on both sides of the family.. Came home and made my Tacos for dinner, why you ask because  I wanted them.. Had a amazing dinner with my brother and family.. I love nights like this when the house is full of laughter and family. Then Charles an I settled into our kingsize bed to watch our Tv shows... Then my other *kids* called home, I loved hearing thier beautiful voices and listen to the exictment of wedding plans.. (Yes world I am talking about Jeff and his beautiful Mackenzie) I love these people with all of my heart. .

My Mother(inlaws) Gift

Do you have to give birth to be a mother? In my honest heartfelt opionion no. There has been many great women in my life that has helped shaped me into the wife, and mother that I am. I would not be half the person I am today without them. I love my mother-in law , she has always been a friend to me, my Great- Aunt Frankie was a mother figure in my life , an  I miss her everyday.. And I have had the privlage and even heart ache of loving children that I didnt give birth too. There are many special ones in my life an I would not trade anything for them, for them adding beauty and love to my life.I love my Returned Missionaries they are family to me, they brought so much love, joy into my life and family.. I dont know what or where  I would be without them. I love my church family, even though we all have our ups and downs there is unconditional love there.. So I want to leave you all with a poem that I found and it touched my heart.. An  I actually included this poem on the back of the Photos I made..

A Mother Heart

A mother heart is purely guided
As she senses her identity
She then becomes further ignited
Through her natural ability
How is a mother heart acquired?
But, through a gospel education
With strength and honor, she's attired
To strive without equivocation
Her tongue speaks the law of kindness
As she opens her mouth with wisdom
She eats not the bread of idleness
As she labors amongst God's kingdom
Her hands stretch out unto the poor
To willingly feed from her store
She looks well to her household duties
And her price is far above rubies
Out of small things proceedeth much verve
And, for her family, she delights to serve
Who is a mother heart? Why, it is us!
Before earth we shouted for joy at the trust
And we are here to attain earth life goals
By the side of righteous men each with their roles
Which neither can reach independently
To become endowed exponentially
Our work here is laying a great foundation
And obedience is part of this life's education
Those who're diligent will have much more advantage
As they take their considerable gifts and learn to manage
By developing a mother heart we prepare
To be blessed with a "quiver full" under our care
There is no limit then to what we can accomplish
To make the world a better place if we're conscientious
Julie B. Beck
A "Mother Heart"
Liahona, May 2004, 75

So until next time love each other, and be thankful to the women you have in your life because you are not promised tomorrow..