Happy Mother's Day!

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. Ps 127:3-5

My children are the sweetest gift of Heaven to Earth.

Mother's Day couldn't start early enough for my children, so they started celebrating it yesterday. They were all singing, bounding, and brightening up the day with their joyful praises of their love for their mommy. It was quite a day! Yesterday, the gifts began pouring in. I received loads of hand written cards with hearts and rainbows. The messages say how much I am loved. The happy mom and child pictures were the endearing, cute stick figures with arms outstretched and twenty fingers. I even was given a small bite of chocolate from Summer's chocolate candy. Paul gave me a potted Pansie flower and a gorgeous card with a painted blue flower. He used painted leaves to make the pedals. So creative! Brianna made me a picture with dried, pressed flowers and a lovely stamped message that says "Happy Mother's Day!" She framed it, too! Summer made me a flower bouquet out of paper and straws. The flowers were paper cut-outs of her hands. Oh, the happy joys of a being a mom! My children restore joy in me by their merriment, goodness, and purity.

Life is truly grand for me.

This is how I learn the way of thanksgiving.

Happy Mother's Day!