Happy Mother's Day 2009

Everyday when I say my prayers, I thank the Lord for the many things He has done for me. One of the greatest of those was giving me a Godly heritage. As I grow older, with each passing year, I grow to appreciate even more what that means, to have a Godly heritage. Today on Mother's Day, I want to honor a few of the women that had a part in making me the woman I am today.

This is my Grandma. The picture is of both my Grandparents celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. My grandma has been with the Lord now for 29 years. She was such a wonderful grandma. I remember her braiding my hair like she wore hers in Russia when she was a girl. And shopping (that's probably where it all started for me) at Hudsons for the perfect hat to wear to church on Sunday. And sitting on the couch and reading the German Bible every night with Grandpa....

This is my Aunt Barbara, many years ago. She is aging now and can't get around like she used to. But oh, how I could talk to her about anything. And she never judged me. There wasn't much my Aunt couldn't do....she worked full time every day, every year until she retired and was a wonderful helpmeet for her husband. And no one could have fun like my Aunt Barb!

And my mother, Alice shown here with me and my Uncle (MANY years ago!) My mother was truly a housewife and mom. She washed and cleaned and baked like no one I have ever known. She would wear worn out housedresses, so that her only child would have new clothes for school. She wasn't much for socializing, but she loved to sit around the table with her family and talk about their lives. She taught me what it means to be part of a family. She was blessed to live to see her first grandchild, our son. (Yes, I know, I look like my mom!!)

There are many other women in my life that have had a part in the molding of what Christ is doing in my life. I was blessed with wonderful aunts who all loved the Lord and their families. And I have had two life long girlfriends who have laughed and cried with me, counseled me, and loved me. I don't think any of us mothers can be without our sisters in love... and you know them, Ro and Kathy.

I love Mother's Day. I have since they placed that little bundle in my arms. I will shed some tears on that day, as I have writing this post. Many memories flood my mind. I have the memories of mother's past, memories of my days of being a young mother, and now, the joy of being a grandma. You can't beat that! Happy Mother's day to all my blogging girlfriends! Enjoy it, you deserve it!