Happy Mother's Day

This is my third Mother's Day living in Taiwan.

And I have one word to describe my day- lazy.

Yes.  I celebrated this day by just being lazy.

As a doer, it's hard to admit that I used my time so frivolously.

I napped, read, and did a little Internet surfing.

Even now, I hear Carl's ice cream maker churning,  creating a delectable treat. The words "banana split" escaping from the lips of my husband. 

So add gluttony to my list of "sins" today.

I miss my mom, but I know who holds her tomorrow.

I miss my son, but he, too, is in hands bigger and stronger than my own.

God has blessed me, not just today, but throughout my life- an amazing mom, a loving mother-in-law, and four children who love me despite their mother's quirkiness and occasional dorkiness.

Earlier in the week, Nick sent an email any mother would be proud to receive. Thanks Nick for taking the time and effort to share your thoughts.

God has also blessed me with children of the heart.  I was surprised today by the loving note and beautiful flowers from one of these. Thank you, Tasha.

Never, never in my wildest childhood dreams of the future, could I have imagined such blessedness. 

And for this, I am thankful.