Mother's Day

Mother's Day! What a blessed day I had yesterday! We arose early and got ready for church, eager to be there since we were away last week, visiting daughter Amy and family in Georgia. We were pleased to see so many out for this special day of worship, and honoring mothers as well. The interior of the church has recently been renewed and tastefully decorated with paint of a soothing, calming shade of grey and new carpeting, with comfortable, padded chairs being ordered.

Driving in from church, we saw our granddaughter, Bethany, and kids visiting with family in the yard in the beautiful, glorious, sunshine. I hurried in to fix lunch, inviting Beth and kids to eat with us. It was so good to have family on Mother's Day! I had been getting presents and remembrances through the week, but being together in person makes the day special.

Soon, the phone calls came from our children living far away: Amy, from Georgia; Trevor from Waxahachie, Texas; Mark from Austin, Texas; Greg from Oklahoma; and finally, Jamie, from Cypress, Texas. Of course, daughter Julie, living close, comes by, too.

Our great-grandsons, Jaxon and Mason, asked if they could watch TV while we were getting lunch ready, and picky eaters as they are, mostly explored and examined Mimi's surroundings. A photograph album was brought into the kitchen to peruse and identify the photos of kin folks, most of which they didn't recognize. Almost-4-year-old Mason entertained himself by lying on the porch, enjoying the sun, and dropping things through the cracks of the plank floor.

The sunshine brought us to the porch, too, where we visited, and Howard and Bethany discussed biblical truths, preachers they liked, and the goodness of the Lord, while I listened appreciatively. 

The kids brought me gifts of special hand creams, jewelry, thoughtful mementos, wall and kitchen decor, a special card with a 4 year old's drawing and a generous gift card for Cracker Barrel from  our first born, Mark! Now if Cracker Barrel would open up, my happiness would be complete!