Family

I am writing to you today from Blytheville, AR. The girls and I are here spending the week with my mother and my wonderful in-laws. I look forward to coming every summer and, as you can probably guess, the girls LOVE it! What kid doesn't want to get to have cookies, ice cream and/or cake for breakfast, followed by cookies, ice cream, and/or cake for lunch! LOL...It's not quite that bad, although enforcing "home rules" while here is a bit of a struggle.
Although, no matter how much grandparents let them get away with, it is me my little one wants at night. Madison insists on sleeping with me. I guess there's some kind of security that she finds in having Mommy there. Without hesitation, I can say that at 31 years of age, I too, find comfort and security in knowing my mom is there. I use to think that once I was grown with a family of my own that I might not need her as much. HA! I find that I need my mom more today than ever. There is a peace I find in her voice and a comfort I feel in her embrace. I have come to realize that you will never outgrow your mother's love. Thank the Lord!!
Today marks the 12 year anniversary of my daddy's passing. 12 years!! In some ways it seems like yesterday and in others, a lifetime ago. June 8, 2008, a date that will forever be etched in my memory. I miss him so much and wonder sometimes what life would be like had he still been here with us. However, I am a firm believer of this familiar passage of scripture:
2 Timothy 4:6 - "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearance."
I am so thankful for the legacy God has blessed me with and for the family he has given to me. I encourage you to say a prayer of thanksgiving for all that God has blessed you with today, especially your family.
Be Blessed!