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May 8, 2011

Flowers for Mother's Day

I mentioned to a group of friends the other day that I feel so lucky to be living my dream.  You know -- wonderful husband, happy marriage, five beautiful kids -- the dream!  One of my friends chuckled and said she was glad that my life is what I always dreamed of having.  Her comment made me pause in that moment, and I have been thinking about that moment all week.  I don't take time often enough to really think about what a blessing it is to have this life.  I really do have everything I ever wanted and ought to spend more time being grateful instead of complaining about what I lack.


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:

Amanda said...

I like the note from Tyler--I hope you're the best mom he's ever had! ;) And, you look darling in that dress!

The Wizzle said...

Amen to this. It's not always easy, but this life is really what I want! I literally would not trade it for anything.

Shaina said...

Sweet cards and sweet thoughts. Happy Mother's Day Heidi!

Colleen said...

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!

Handsfullmom said...

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.

pass it on!

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