White daisies (my personal favorite) for you, my sweet bloggy friends to celebrate this wonderful day!!
Happy Mother’s Day to all who have the privilege of being a mom whether through adoption or birth or marriage.
Happy Mother’s Day to all birth moms who have courageously chosen to adopt their precious little one out to someone else.
Happy Mother’s Day to those who long for a child – remember the promises – “He will give you the desires of your heart.” Your day is coming!!
Happy Mother’s Day to my mom – I love you so very much and am so thankful that you are my mom.
Happy Mother’s Day to my mom-in-law – you raised my best friend to be the most Godly man I have ever met (and I get to be married to him) – thank you – you are such a blessing to me.
To those who have already lost their mom, I pray that you continue to be ministered to as you grieve your loss.
And to my cherubs – the ones who have allowed me the privilege of being called “Mom” – you are my treasures and I love you beyond measure: Abigail and Ryan, Tyler, Autumn, Emma, Graham, Liberty, Isaiah, Elizabeth, Elijah and soon Jubilee. And thank you Lord for the privilege of carrying Timothy, Megan, Andrea and John – I am so thankful that now you carry them safe in your arms.
For the record, truly, Mother’s Day is my very favoritest holiday. I find no greater joy than to be called “mom”. On my first Mother’s Day, in 1983, I started a tradition. I made clothes so that we could match on Mother’s Day. It started as just the girls and I. Then it moved to include ties for the boys that matched the our dresses/skirts. After 20 years of matching, we moved to matching tee-shirts with our family “logo” on it for all of us. With the events of the last few months laying in bed the other day, I realized I had not done anything to carry the tradition this year. My heart was incredibly sad.
On a whim Liberty suggested we head to Farmington that same day. I prayed, “Oh Lord, please provide matching things for us.” We were able to find dresses that matched for Liberty, Autumn, Emma and I. We found shirts in the color theme for Dw and Graham, a dress that is adorable for Elizabeth in the color theme and I hacked up (literally) a man’s tie and hand sewed two little boy ties late last night for Elijah and Isaiah. (Sure do miss my sewing machine.)
I am so thankful that we “match” one more time. How thankful my heart is. May your day be blessed as you cherish this incredible privilege. xo
I am thankful for the Lord’s provision, once again, to make me feel kind of like the tradition continues. How I praise Him for continuing to fulfill His promises in my life – “He makes the barren woman to be at home, the joyful mother of children”.
Happy Mothers day to you too– thank you for the daisies– they are the “friendliest flower”(You’ve got mail is my fav movie!) You are such a sweet example of motherhood to us all. love you!
I hope your Mother’s Day is as wonderful as you are! May God bless you beyond measure for teaching, loving and “mothering” all of us who are addicted to your sweet blog!!!
That last verse was my special promise through those 7 years of infertility – where God did not take the desire for children from my heart.
And Farmington?!?! Where my sweet Christian friends moved to and we hope to visit soon?!?! You’re that close? Oooh, you might be in danger of us asking to meet for coffee if we manage a road trip this year!
And goodness girl… you can’t talk about matching your beautiful family without posting photographic evidence, right?
So I’m starting the chant now: pictures! pictures! pictures! 🙂
We love you – Happiest Mother’s Day to you, my Proverbs 31 friend.
Linn, you are such a beautiful woman and mother and a wonderful sister in Christ. I’m so glad to have the chance to get to know you. Have a very cherished Happy Mother’s Day. I’m so glad you all were able to match in one way or another. What a great tradition. Hugs, love and blessings to you and your beautiful family. Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Awe my dear friend, what a beautiful post. I’m so thankful you were able to carry on your wonderful tradition. God is good. Have a wonderful Mother’s day. Hugs.
I’ve always agreed with Meg Ryan’s character in “You’ve Got Mail” that daisys are the happiest flower! Happy Mother’s Day!!
Can’t wait to see the pics of the matching MOther’s Day fam! Happy Mother’s Day! Pink Eye kept us away from church this a.m. I was sad-the kids were doing a special song but The Captain is cooking steaks for lunch-yum yum! Happy Mother’s Day!
I was blessed with beautiful pink roses this morning. I love daisies though too! I am blessed to be Mom to six, two here with me and my husband, and four in heaven. I, too, love this day. It really makes me reflect on God’s goodness and appreciate all six of my children – for God has great purpose in all of their lives. I hope we get to see a picture of your matchy-matchy clan!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Ruthie, in Ohio
(I read all your posts, but have not commented a whole lot… so, HI! 🙂 )
Happy Mother’s Day to you Mrs. Linn and to all your bloggy friend moms! 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day! Sounds like it has been a good one. I’ve got my daughters with me today. I’m loving it! Blessings!
Do we get to see pictures of your sweet family in matching duds? Have a blessed Mother’s Day!
~Bekah
Oh, I love how God took care of those details for you!
Do we get to see a picture?
Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Would love to see a picture of your matching outfits!
Happy Mother’s Day! Thanks for shining His light into your family, and our world. Your blog continues to fill me with His hope as we begin the adoption process. God has promised to fill our quiver, and we look forward to raising all of our arrows for Him.
Blessings from Costa Rica,
Sarah Dawn
Isn’t our God amazing? Happy Mother’s Day my sweet friend.
I LOVE it when God answers those cries of our hearts…cries that we sometimes barely breathe. I can’t wait to see your matching outfits! (’cause you ARE going to post a picture, right!?!)
What a sweet post! Happy Mother’s Day! I love the matching outfits idea! God is so sweet the way He works. Isn’t He?
thank you for the mother’s day tears. you write so eloquently. what a blessing you are to your family and community. i loved the matchey matchey family. loved it!!