God Blessed Us With Our Mothers Today

Today is a day that we celebrate our moms. 

When you think of your mom, what comes to mind?

Are they loving thoughts or are they memories you struggle with?

As Mom's my mom always said they don't come with a book. There is no right or wrong way to being a mother.

I never truly understood the magnitude of that statement until I became a mom. 

As I enjoyed a lengthy conversation with my mom last night we came back to this conversation and she was honest by saying she made her fair share of mistakes with raising my brother and I, but I don't hold those mistakes against her as I am a mom who can fully understand, for I am guilty of making my own mom mistakes. 

I know Mother's Day comes with a series of mixed emotions because being a mother isn't always packaged up in a neat and tidy pretty little box. There are mothers who have blessed us with beautiful memories of motherhood while there are many who have not had those wonderful experiences.  

As we go about our day be respectful of everyone who is touched by the variety of emotions today brings because not everyone is touched by the happy gleefulness the day can bring. 

Keep in the back of your mind there are others who have different stories that makes today a day of difficulty. 

Try to remember to be empathic to everyone today no matter what their story might be. 

•      Many people are grieving for the loss of their mom who is no longer with them. 
•      Many people long for repaired relationships with them.
•      Many people are blessed to have a healthy relationship with their mom and are encouraged by the time they get to spend with them.
•      Many people are grieving in their motherhood for they have lost a dear child and feel the pain of that loss every minute of every day. 
•      Many people grieve today for their longing to be a mother but have not become one yet. 
•      Many people are coming from homes where adoption occurred and they may not even know who their real mother may be, but they have adopted mothers who loves be them as closely as any real mother ever could. 

I know there are many other circumstance in people's lives that may make today either a joyous day or one of heartache. 

I have seen the many sides of the wide range of emotions this can bring, but there is one commonality amongst all of these emotions and it should be that we are all here because a mother brought us into the world. 

For this reason be thankful for your mother today because she is a blessing God provided to us. If this thankfulness comes easy feel blessed but if it comes with difficulty consider today to seek forgiveness in your heart so you can experience the thankfulness for your mother today. 

God doesn't make mistakes. So whether this is a joyous day with beautiful memories, or whether it is a day of painful memories take the time to look up to God and say, "Thank You God for my mom for she brought me into the world, because without her, I wouldn't be here today."

To those who are blessed to have a wonderful mother; love her, cherish her, and lastly respect her not just today but in every day for she is blessing given specifically to you from God.  

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mothers! I pray your day is a blessing from God!

Honoring Two Heroes Today

Honoring my Dad, my Hero today. 

 

He died at the age of 65, on February 8, 2008 due to injuries he sustained in the Vietnam War.

 

My dad was a gentle and humble man which contributed to him being an amazing dad. I am so very blessed that God made me his daughter.  He is missed and loved beyond words.  Days such as today is only one day to publicly honor him, but in my heart, I honor him everyday.

 

I love you, Dad!!!

I will always honor you and all you gave.  All give some and some give all.

You Gave ALL!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Honoring a Fallen Soldier as his family remembers him today.

 

Honoring SSG Jonathan Killian Dozier.

 

He gave his life for his Country during Operation Iraqi Freedom on January 9, 2008.

 

He died having received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his acts of Heroism.

 

He is missed dearly by the family he left behind.

 

Join me today in praying for the family of SSG J.K. Dozier as they spend this Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery Honoring and remembering their Hero, their son.



Honoring Memorial Day

Honoring our Fallen Heroes and Praying for the Families They Left Behind

 

 

As you go about your day today, be sure reflect upon our Fallen Heroes and the lives they lived as well as be in constant prayer for our Gold Star Families they left behind. 

 

Today should be a quiet day of reflection.

 Reflect upon our Fallen Heroes and the lives they lived as well as the sacrifices they made. By doing this we will also remember the families they left behind as they mourn and remember the loss of their loved ones with hearts which are crying today. 

 So many times we forget these Service Members were "ordinary" people too. They were people who were loved by many. They were sons and daughters, they were husbands and wives and they were friends to many who loved them dearly.

 

 Let us do our part to "Never Forget" our Fallen.  They died a Hero and it is up to us to be sure they aren't forgotten.  By doing this we will show our support to the many Gold Star Families who are touched directly by the loss of their Hero.

Remember, today should a day of prayer and reflection to Honor those who gave all.  By doing this we will touch the lives of the families who are left behind.

 

Honoring the Memory of Our Fallen Heroes

 

With Memorial Day approaching I am here to remind you Memorial Day is a day to remember and reflect on the lives of our fallen Heroes. So many times we show our appreciation and gratitude towards our living Heroes, but we forget there is a day to honor them, it is called Veteran's Day.

 Let us take this time now to reflect on the lives and the sacrifices of our fallen Hero this Memorial Day.

 

These men and women who gave all were everyday people like you and me. They had lives that made them husbands and wives, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, friends and co-workers, and lastly they shared a common bond of brother and sisterhood to their fellow Service Members. Their lives touched many people around them. They lived a life that showed true heroism and courage. So much so that they laid down their life for the very freedoms we here in America take for granted.

How many people do you see on the news that protest the right to their freedoms in which they feel were being violated, but not one time did they think about the Heroes who lived, fought, and died so their very rights and freedoms would be protected. The rights of the American people do not come free. They come at a cost. Thankfully by those Service Members who were willing to give all they had in order for us to have all we want.

 

 

 

There is a HUGE price for freedom and our American Heroes paid that debt. We need to be sure to show a sense of gratitude at this time of the year so their lives and memories won't be forgotten.

 

 

Please take this time to reflect on the "real" meaning of the weekend.  It isn't about the picnics or the pool parties. It isn't about the hot dogs or the hamburgers.

 

It is about the lives these Heroes lived and lost. They each represent a picture of what true dedication to Country really means.

 

When you stop to take the time to really think about the sacrifices they made, could you do it?

 

Thank You fallen Heroes for having paid the ultimate sacrifice of your life so that we as a Nation can continue to live in the land of the free.

 

  We can't take that for granted or the lives of our Heroes will have been taken in vain.

This just isn't an option.

 

Take the time to reflect on what these men and women gave to you and me.

Their lives and memories will never be forgotten!

 

Just a bit behind...

With the hype of Valentine's Day behind us, I wanted to share some highlights of how our Valentine's went and to share how blessed I am to have my family the other 364 days of the year.

I honestly have never really understood the purpose of having a holiday such as Valentine's. Shouldn't we show the people we love how much we love them ever day of the year?  Showing me you love me every day and doing little things to show that love all the time is more meaningful to me than showing me on just one day of the year. Let alone the same day everyone else is as well. Just a random thought I had.

Thank You God for blessing me with the many blessings I have everyday.

The Jelly Bean Prayer

Mint Chocolate Fudge

Holiday Recipes
Mint Chocolate Fudge
Super Easy Recipe

Ingredients:

1 bag of mint chocolate chips
1 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

In a medium sized pan on medium heat add the condensed milk and let it get warm. Add mint chocolate chips and stir continuously. You don't want it to stick on the bottom.  When chips are almost melted add vanilla and stir. Once everything is mixed well and melted add to a lined 9 x 9 pan and refrigerate until hardened.

Note:

I have found this recipe only works on nice sunny days. It will not harden if it is raining or is humid. Also this recipe can be tweaked to your family likes. I have made many substitutions for many variations of this fudge. It is the only one I use.  

Holiday Recipe Fruit Salad ~ My Mom's

Mom's Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

1 can of mixed fruit or tropical fruit
1 can of pinapple
1 sliced banana
1 jar of cherries (optional)
3/4 bag of marshmallows
1/2 bag of coconut
1 tub of whip cream

Directions:

Drain all fruit from cans, add remaining ingredients, chill and serve.
I grew up with this one and LOVED it!!! Another super easy recipe.

Duck's Homemade Holiday Pancakes

3 cups- flour

1 tsp- cinnamon

1 cup-oats

½ tsp- nutmeg

1 tbsp- wheat germ (optional)

1/8 tsp- ginger

2 tsp- baking powder

2 tbsp- sugar

Stir all dry ingredients well then add…

    1 cup- pumpkin or apple sauce

    3 cups- water

Mix together well and add butter to the frying pan and cook until done. 

This was Duck's writing assignment that was based off a home economics class this morning. She wrote down the ingredients as we put them in the bowl and had to type up the recipe. They came out wonderful. You can refridgerate the remainder and cook up on another morning as well.