Mother's Day at our house ...

May. 15, 2006 - Mother's Day at our House...
is always a combination of fear and anticipation. For many reasons any holiday is met with the same combination. I can't really explain it except to say, it's the same fear that crept in as Christmas Day came to the end and my dad hadn't shown up yet. It's the fear of a little girl that is completely unrealistic today, but ever-present.

On this Mother's Day, AJ and I went off to church where I was to teach the Sunday School lesson. Setting up for the morning took a bit longer than expected, so I missed part of Praise and Worship time. But I came in and sat behind AJ and his pals during the end of the music ... and was overwhelmed by the presence of God's Grace at that moment. In awe of how real Our God is ... how well He knows us ... how he knows our needs! How he knew that AJ was the perfect son for me. I needed a son who loved being loved! I needed a son who loved having his mom around, who wanted to spend time with family, who loved to snuggle and soaked in everything around him. I needed a son whose giggle is intoxicating! I would have struggled with a kid who really didn't care if I was around or not(and I know, that day may very well be coming faster than I want!). my innate sense of insecurity would have been battered by the kid who was indifferent about me. But as I sat in church yesterday, tears streaming down my face (son confused about their presence) I was completely aware of the Greatness of Our God. Completely aware that sometimes we have to wait to understand some things. But some things ... well, we get a glimpse into His Heart ... the healing He has for us ... what His plan for us was, even in the midst of the disobedience of others. And how He compensates us for the loss that we had no control over. It doesn't always work that way, but His Greatness is never in question ... only He knows the plans. And I am overwhelmed by the responsibility of this privilege of parenting!

How Great is Our God by Chris Tomlin

The splendor of a King clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice all the earth rejoice

He wraps Himself in light and darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice trembles at His voice


How great is our God sing with me

How great is our God all will see

How great how great is our God




Age to age He stands and time is in His hands

Beginning and the end beginning and the end

The Godhead three in one Father Spirit and Son

The Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb.



You're the Name above all names

Worthy of all praise My heart will sing

How great is our God



Then sings my soul my savior God to thee

How great thou art how great thou art





After church we went for pizza and a dollar movie ... all on his allowance! What a guy! The rest of the day was spent jumping on the trampoline, playing with the dogs and just enjoying each other! I love my son!