The other day my tulips started to bloom. We have had a super cold winter and the tulips have had a rather pathetic showing this year. As we pulled out of the driveway for church this morning, I saw four yellow tulip blooms standing amongst their less mature and vibrant neighbors. Did I appreciate the blooms? No. I sighed and said to Garry, "Man, the tulips are so disappointing." I could only see the plants that haven't flowered yet and the bare spots of dirt where dormant bulbs never broke the surface.
And so today, on Mother's Day, I am seeing the good in my life. I am expressing my gratitude for the opportunity to be a mother. It's an opportunity I didn't always know I would have, and a role I haven't always appreciated. It is an experience that has tested me, refined me, shaped me, and taught me more than I ever expected. Being a mother is a gift and a blessing and a humbling responsibility. To my children, Zachary Todd, Tyler James, Gavin Drew, Alexis Paige, and sweet Baby Girl: I love you. To Garry and to God: Thank you for giving these precious souls to me, albeit for just a short time, that we may learn and grow and blossom together.
5 comments:
I like the note from Tyler--I hope you're the best mom he's ever had! ;) And, you look darling in that dress!
Amen to this. It's not always easy, but this life is really what I want! I literally would not trade it for anything.
Sweet cards and sweet thoughts. Happy Mother's Day Heidi!
Beautifully said! None of my tulips even opened, just poor little green leaves poking out of the ground, so there's another blessing for you...you got a few!
What a beautiful post! I hopped over from Segullah because I loved your comment on the "moments" post so much. Good luck with #5! I'm sure you'll get a chance to use your new bike soon enough.
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