Happiness blooms from within

"Spread love where you go. Let no one come to you without leaving happier."- Mother Teresa  

One of the greatest gifts anyone can have is a mother. I have spent the last 8 years around many different mothers and here is what I want to say about each of them that is really inspiring.

  First let's start off with my birth mom. Well there's not really much to say as I know nothing of her. But she gave me life, she carried me for 9 or so months (I know nothing on my baby life) and though life has a way of continuing life she gave me gave me a life with my mom who adopted me. She's pretty much makes superwoman not so bad-ass. She gave birth to 9 kids and adopted 4 others (including me) She raised 13 kids, potter trained, I would say homeschooled (but only really the older would say she homeschooled), dealt with so many temper tantrums, yelling and fights, scraped knees and many different stages and phases of teenage years (Still has one who isn't quite a teenager yet) Her insanity was replaced with grace and wisdom (because really we weren't easy) and a great support system.

 My sister and sister in law are some great moms. Georgie raises two boys and daily expects nothing but appreciates everything in her life. Continuously choose to Follow Jesus's way than her way and out of that she's continually blessed. Cecelia took a leap of faith, trusting that Jesus had better things for her, And with trust she become richly blessed. 

My Aunts Nita and Shelly are not just some amazing Aunts (I love all my aunts) but some amazing moms. Both have some qualities that I hope to be like to my nieces and nephews. My aunt Shelly has such wisdom. I love just sitting and talking with her as a child just as much as I do now.s  My aunt Nita has one of the best hospitality grace about her as well wise. I see them nurture their children with such great gifts.

In my church there are so many moms who each leave something special and deep.

Sarah Nichols, though she is no longer living, she was a mother to many then just her three kids. She left so much with everyone. She was one of the first mom I connected with, talked with and loved being loved on. Her love for Jesus was so deep and beautiful it shone through.

Norma is one of the first moms I got to know. She is a great conversationalist, talking with her is like talking a old friend that you always want around. raises her kids with joy and loves on people deeply.

Tammy- In just the last year become a mom (even though she has always been one spiritually). Every day, every ride is full of excitement, wisdom and a cup overflowing of grace.

Gizelle - Today as she was sharing in church I kept thinking "This woman is one of the strongest, amazing and confident mother I've ever met. So much life is in this woman. God's beloved."

Sarah - Mom to 5 boys and every time I spend time with her, I'm deeply inspired, somedays I wish I could raise a house full of boys as well as she does. Life is indeed an adventure with her as a mom.

Jamie -Crazy may be what she calls her life, but she moms her kids like  Wonder woman saving the world. She's a strong mama who looks at a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.

Kalea -prayer warrior, mama who has people at heart always, living every living breath for Jesus and gets excited being a part of helping people find Jesus or being with those who loves jesus.  A mom that shows you what love is.

Kelsea- joined one of my favorite families and before she become engaged I prayed that she would marry Peet. Happiness is her strength, joy is her song. Another great  mom that love is deep and beautiful.

Kim- Humble, game changer, God's beloved and great treasure. Awesome mom who every moment is woven beautifully in God's grace.
Liana- Island mom that shows you what it means to be selfless, fearless and a willing servant to Jesus.
Jelena- Proof love does exist and continues to. Someone you want to be friends with and makes you feel like everyday is life giving you the best gift.
Grace -Life is definitely an adventure. Shows you how beautiful this world can be, What beauty means in everyone and everything.

Michelle- Someone you make friends for life. Laughter she wears with beauty. Another who shows you what love means.

Bond- A cupful of life that is constantly pouring out into people's lives. A mom who is everyday leaving such a beautiful legacy for her son. Another beautiful spiritual mother.

I'm around moms every day and even though their job is not easy. Each of these woman I've mention and many others I'm around I didn't mention all pay important parts in many lives.  They  trust God with the impossible and he rewards them daily in such beautiful ways in ways many of us who don't have kids can never understand. To All the wonderful moms in my life, Thank you for being part of my story, Being part of God's masterpiece that shine so brightly in the lives you touch.