Mother's Day

I am so blessed.  I really am.  Even though sometimes all I can think about are the trials that I might have or that a loved one is going through, there are certain times when I am overwhelmed by my many blessings.
Mother's Day was one of those times.
The day before, my wonderful husband and children cleaned the house and made an awesome dinner.
(Steak is a blessing.)  :)

My amazing, hard-working husband was so exhausted from doing so much for me that he passed out after family prayer.  He is a HUGE blessing in my life.  (Don't tell him I posted this picture.)

Hello!  Breakfast in bed?  Even before 9am church?  Blessing!  (I couldn't eat very much though, cuz I was still full from the dinner.)

Richard and the kids spoiled me even more with a new video camera, clothes, and handmade gifts and cards (those are my favorites).  I won't post pictures though, as I am in my pj's in all of them.  But I sure felt loved and appreciated.

Of course, FIVE of my biggest blessings ever are Rebecca, Breanna, Katie, Jonny, and Megan. My heart is full when I ponder the great privilege it is to be their mother.  Truly so blessed!

 I can't post this without mentioning my own mom.  I seem to be missing her a lot more recently.  Perhaps because I am realizing more and more how much I really do need her and would LOVE to be able to talk with her.  (I do have lots of other people in my life that help me in many ways, but no one is quite like your own mom.)  Her influence continues to be a blessing in my life each and every day.  I love you so much Mom!

* Make fun of this picture all you want, but it is one of the few I have with just me and my mom.  I am 11 and this was at a Merrie Miss activity. So blessed to have such a wonderful mother!