Blessed to be a Blessing

Mother's Day is always a nice, encouraging day. The sermon is consistently the good word that I need. This year our pastor reminded us that what we do each day does count for something very important, and that we are blessed with children so that we can return the blessing. He also helped us to remember that everyone is not as blessed and that many women are desperately praying for children, as Hannah was.

Flowers, cards and special meals are good too. I have a gift bag on my closet shelf full of precious cards and plastic jewelry from past years.

Bob and I are blessed to still have both of our mothers, and in good health. I think the best part for me is having our family happily together. Since all of our children are still young and living at home, holidays are so easy to plan.

This year we invited Grandma Butler over for lunch and she even attended church with us. Afterwards, our family went to Busch Gardens. I always enjoy taking a photo in our church clothes to save the memory. You can tell that it's not so important to everyone! :) But, since it's Mother's Day, Grandma Butler and I can insist!