Monday, May 23, 2011

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Mother

I know that Mother's Day was several days ago, but... it's never too late to write a thank you to Mama. :) Thank you to Mrs. Bates for letting me use her poem.
Flower petals for Mama

Mother’s Day Poem by Kelly Bates 5-3-11
Dirty faces and sticky hands!
Loads of laundry… many demands!
Work, work, work, and more to do still!
Obediently listening to God’s will.
Graciously Mom maintained her poise,
In spite of the mess and the noise.
Mom overlooked the frequent spills.
She looked beyond the task of meals.

She lovingly forgave my numerous faults,
And managed to think on happy thoughts.
Now I’m grown and see the price Mom paid,
For all the memories of love she made.

How I long to model her smile,
To always go the second mile!
She surely was fit to be a Queen,
But chose instead to serve unseen.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you."  
Isaiah 1:5a

" For You formed my inward parts;
         You covered me in my mother’s womb.
 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
         Marvelous are Your works,
         And that my soul knows very well.
 15 My frame was not hidden from You,
         When I was made in secret,
         And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
 16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
         And in Your book they all were written,
         The days fashioned for me,
         When as yet there were none of them."  
Psalm 139:13-16 

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Image credit
One young girl, one unborn baby, and one very important life-changing decision - Read the story of Anya Murray, and find out why she is pro-life.  Very touching.

Monday, May 9, 2011