The other night I was talking to my mom on the phone. And when I got off, I sat in my chair and thought how precious my parents are to me and my children. I was amaze in spite of how many changes both of us have gone through in the past 31 years, my picture of them is the same I grew up with.
I hope when I am 56, Ken and I can give some of the gifts my parents give me today.
To say we are married 35 years, and loving each other more on that day than the day we got married.
To have the Word of God be the compass in our life.
I could go on, but just writing those 2 lines down from my dad and mom are gifts from above.
Thank you dad and mom for being who you are. Mom, thank you for being a lady. A lady of grace, truth and courage. You always show me to courageously, but with grace, stand tall, and fight for truth no matter what is front of me.
Dad, thank you for being a picture of protection and always encouraging me to soar. You confidently protect with wisdom and are brave enough to show compassion. I am proud of you. I will never forget your retirement dinner and absorbing your success; not with your work but the success you had remain as a father through it all.
And above all, thank you for keeping each other the love of your life. If I can pass that down to Sophie and Cole, they will be beyond bless like I am.
2 comments:
amy cherise, I am touched beyond words! So much of what dad & I are, is because of what Christ has done in our lives and marriage, and because of what you, and your sisters have helped us to be. We are so grateful to share in the love, grace and peace with all of you and your families. You inspire us in so many ways - in your joys on the mountain tops of life, and in your struggles in the valley. We are so deeply sorry for the hurt you have experienced and for the tears and struggles in your healing and recovery. We are grateful for the faithfulness of God with you each step of the way. You have a special heart for the wounded and hurting, and we pray that God can use you to share with others the hope and victory that only comes from Christ. You and Ken, Sophie and Cole are a precious blessing in our lives and we love you forever and ever!
Ever hold fast to Romans 8:28 -"and we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." and also Phil 4:19 "But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
ever blessed to be your mother, and with a heart full of love and gratitude, mom
Dear Amy, much of the inspiration for Mother and me has come from you and your two sisters. "A daughter is the hapy moment of the present, the precious memory of the past, the hope and promise of the future." Thanks for your love and inspiration, and thanks be to Jesus for being the standard of both. Mountains of love, Dad
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