Happy Mother's Day!

Just wanted to wish all you moms out there a very happy mother's day. But--there is one mom who I'd like to brag on a bit, and that is my own mother, Debbie. She is one special lady and I'm so thankful for her. When I think of my mom, the virtuous woman from Proverbs 31 woman comes to mind. She works willingly with her hands to take care of others before herself. She's very creative, loving and selfless. I hope I can be that kind of mom some day.

When I was a teenager, I wrote lots of poetry. I went through my file to find a poem that I wrote to my mom years ago. I'd like to share it with you all...

A Friend Waiting for Me (please do not reprint without permission)

At home,

There is a friend waiting for me,

Someone with a heart

Full of sweet charity.

There at home, in the kitchen

Is a friend waiting for me,

Someone with a heart

Full of sweet melody.

There in the kitchen, sitting in the chair

Is a friend waiting for me,

Someone with a heart

Full of sweet mercy.

There sitting in the chair is my mother,

A friend who has been waiting for me,

For a long time she has been there

Waiting to hear what my question would be.

Then with a shaky voice

I reply, "Mother, what shall I do?"

She answers in a small voice,

"Do what the Lord would want you to do."

She then shows me from the Word of God

The answer to my problem,

She reads the verses one by one

In a voice of peaceful solemn.

A moment later

She embraces me with her sweet charity,

As many tears

Run down my cheeks.

Anytime I need someone,

I can clearly see,

There is someone at home, in the kitchen,

Sitting in the chair,

My mother; a friend waiting for me.

May 11, 1990

Thank you, Mom, for your continued love and support all of these years. We love you!:)