Mother’s Day reminds me of two of the greatest joys of my life. First, the joy of being raise in a Christian, healthy home environment where my mom gave her all to see that my three brothers and I were always given every opportunity to enjoy life to its fullest. Obviously mom had her hands full with four boys but her God given strength and the love she had for us, kept her going through it all and she has always stood out in my mind as the consummate proverbs 31 mom. Recently, I heard my mom speak at my dad’s fiftieth anniversary in ministry and I thought of how proud I was of her for more than fifty years in the ministry of motherhood. Thanks mom.
Family cruise in 2006 |
Another of the greatest joys of my life has been the front row seat that I have had watching Patti embrace her role as the mother of our three sons. Since the moment we found out that Taylor was on the way, Patti has relished her God given ministry of motherhood. For twenty-five years I have watched her give so much of herself so that our sons could grow up “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” I have followed her prayers as the boys have passed through the many challenging life-cycle changes that all kids have to walk though. I have rejoiced with her over their victories and wept with her through their defeats and struggles. Since Taylor and Jared are both married now and Luke is in his third year of college, her role as their mom continues to evolve and change. However, her intensity and dedication to fulfill that God-given role of mom has not lost an ounce of intensity. I am truly looking forward to watching and supporting the many chapters of motherhood that await her. Thanks Patti.
From my vantage points as a son and a husband, I have witnessed first hand the power of a Godly mom. In our culture it seems as though the role of motherhood is seen as secondary to many women who are busy with other, culturally accepted responsibilities. But to those of you who still understand the privilege and importance of being a Godly mom… thanks.
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