Sunday, May 10, 2009

The Blessings of Mom

Her children arise and call her blessed; - Proverbs 31:28

Mom, I love you more than you could ever know.

You have modeled perseverance, and determination to my life.

Just the two of us, you raised me brilliantly and never allowed your wheelchair to limit God’s plans for my life.

Thank you, for loving Jesus enough to share your only daughter and grandchildren with a country and people you have yet to see. And, for never making me feel guilty about leaving to share God’s heart in the nations.

We will dance together for eternity!


My hubby’s mom, thank you for opening your heart and life to me.

For your encouragement, love, and support of my role as wife and mommy, I am forever grateful.

For beach trips, garage sales, new toasters, and just being you.

My life will forever be blessed because of the gift you gave to me in your son.

I love you mom!


12 comments:

Cherry Bedenkop said...

You are such a blessing to me, my son, my grandchildren, and all the rest of the family.

Jen said...

What a beautiful tribute to your moms! They sound like wonderful, strong, loving women that are a blessing to you and many others.

Unknown said...

It is so obvious that the loved poured out by your Mother's is what you pour out daily into your family and missionary work!

What a blessing to be loved so deeply and to be able to now express that love in so many ways - where so many lives are being touched eternally!

Hugs and love - Happy Mother's Day!
Jill

day by day said...

This is a beautiful tribute to your Mom and your MIL!!! They sound like 2 very special ladies!

Happy Mom's Day to you! : )

Mom Of Many said...

Happy Mother's Day! Just wanted to stop by and thank you for joining in the friends at A Place Called Simplicity. And thank you for all the sweet comments you have left too.

Two new little ones? That's awesome!! We are having so much fun with Elizabeth and Elijah coming together. People always ask me if they are twins? Thrilled for you and can't wait to follow along! Hugs from Colorado!

Sharon Sloan said...

Oh so beautiful! Wow. I have tears streaming down my face! God has blessed you with two wonderful mothers!

Unknown said...

Your 2 moms...GORGEOUS! Hope your day was truly blessed!

Amy said...

Sarah Dawn, what lovely tributes to your mother and mother in law!

I hope your Mother's Day was oh so very Happy!

Anonymous said...

My Precious Sarah Dawn, I just reread your blog and all these comments. you are truly a blessing to me. What you've written is so special to me, especially THIS mother's day. Thank you. Thank yo Heavenly Father for our daughter, son and 2 grandsons and more to-be. I Praise You for Your Love and Faithfulness to them and me! JSD--I love you the mostest. (FF)

Anonymous said...

The word that came to mind as I read this post was "sparkling". Your words. Your face. Your attitide. What a blessing that you were led to my blog so that I could be led to yours. I can see your heart in your posts and look forward to adding my voice.

Blessings on your many roles for Him

christy rose said...

What an absolutely beautiful honor you have given both of your mothers in this post!

Jenny R said...

I just wanted to let you know, we passed court for our little girl, and should be in Ethiopia June 1st!