Mom

I find it difficult to make a new post. I know Mom will not look to see new pictures of the kids. She always told me how she loved to see them. There was one picture of Eden she told me she looked at everyday after I posted it because she just couldn't stop looking at it. There were so many little things we enjoyed sharing with Mom that I miss her at every turn. My sisters know...the little and quiet ways she encouraged us. We have been so blessed with an incredible mother who modeled service of others and love of the Lord as she faithfully accomplished the tasks God placed before her. I cannot fully explain the ache and the rejoicing that fills my heart as I know our Mom has arrived at the place prepared for her by a loving Savior. My kids ask about Oma...about Heaven...and I wonder too at the glory and majesty of it. Eden says "it's too far away" like we would go there if only we could. I will admit at times in the past few weeks that has sounded wonderful, this world has seemed so broken, and there is no sorrow in heaven.  But I know that just as God put my Mother's tasks before her everyday until they were complete, that He too has a plan for our lives and has a purpose for me as a wife and a mother. I am thankful for the example that I can remember of my Mom. I see how God has used her in our lives, and as I reflect on the past weeks, months and years gone by I can see that He has been faithful. He enables us to trust in Him. Everyday.

Writing this was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be!  I would love to write more and do it eloquently, telling about Mom and all she was to us, but I am at a loss. We will hold her memory in our hearts. She played an important part in the shaping of our lives and our characters...she will deeply remain part of who we are. 

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer 29:11

Thanksgiving 2015