Remember when I used to blog all the time? I had a schedule and often even blogged a week ahead of time just overflowing with wisdom (ha!). And then... life happened. I haven't blogged in more than a month and before that it was probably at least three weeks... definitely not the typical rules of thumb for a successful blog. And then I thought... since when did I create this blog to be a success? Everything else in our lives is set up to attempt to be the best or to gain some kind of praise... and maybe this just needs to be my safe place to just write without expectation or need for approval. Would be nice! So yes, I'll probably blog more in the summer, but I don't want it to be out of obligation or rules or expectations.
On another note... I happened to be inspired on mother's day! I'm spending another one without my mom so I have the chance to be sappy and reflective. In church this morning, Pastor Cook shared prayers moms have prayed for their children. I started thinking about prayers children pray for their moms.
Today... I'm praying for mom that she might always be happy. I'm praying she'll continue to grow in her relationship with God. I'm praying for our relationship that we might continue to get to know each other better. I'm so grateful for her patience with my dad, sister and I and pray it will continue! I'm praying she can retire soon and still find some financial freedom. I'm praying she'll always feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. I'm praying she never has to feel pain or suffering (would be nice!) and I'm praying I'll always be there when she needs me... even if it means changing her diaper. (I'm thinking she's probably changed one or two of mine!)
I am so grateful for my mom and hope she and all of the other moms have an amazing mother's day!
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