A Special Mother's Day Weekend...
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What a wonderful time spent with many mothers and their daughters at a "Mother/Daughter Banquet." They say there were about 300 in attendance. The fathers of some of these families/of the church, and young people served all us ladies... We were told to keep them busy, and we did. :) They really stepped up to the plate in their white pressed shirts, some with black vests etc and all black pants. I know the focus wasnt totally on us daughters, as we were there to help honor our mothers, but I have to say.... it was a bit out of my league to be served and waited on like they all did. While eating dessert... we enjoyed the ministry of Paula Dunn in music and speaking.
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What a job well done!
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Sunday, Ashley fixed a delicious meal for Mother's Day.. and thought that this also may be the last time shes able to host for a little while, as time is drawing near. :) Thank you SO much Ashey for such a wonderful time together!
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...And then it was "Mom" time..
When I think about mom and everything she does, her unconditional love, and her giving spirit (Side note: I must have gotten this from her), I am reminded of just how important Mom is to me. It's amazing to have watched over the many years all the tasks/responsibilities that a mother has when she doesn't really seem to even have time for herself, and realize that MY mom is that Super Mom. From making sure we brushed our teeth in the am before school, having freshly ironed clothes at the end of our beds, lunches made, getting us off to school, helping with homework, having dinner on the table when Dad got home from work after a long day at work herself, evening fun times at the park, baths before bed, story time from our favorite books, to... Educating us on things that matter, teen years, crushes on boys, helping us strive for our dreams, being there during those milestone moments, and when times were difficult and we felt like our worlds were caving in, she was there ready to listen, wipe our tears, and give us that hug that we so desperately needed with reassurance that Mom was there for us!
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A mother's love... cannot be measured ( I am told), and I hope that one day, I may have the privilege of knowing that LOVE... to give to my children.
Thank you Mom for being You.
I hope I can be even half as good as you are!
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Now, I couldnt pass this one up... a "Mother-to-be in the making..." REAL soon!I felt that she deserved to be recognized too!
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Mom put together an album of all of the baby shower photos for Ash so that these moment may be cherished, and referred back to when needed. We spoiled her with some Lavendar Epson Bath Salts and some Lavendar Aveeno lotion to help destress after Baby is born, some Lindt chocolate and a few more baby outfits...
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I know this looks big.. but what baby goes home perfectly fitting their first outfit...?
I think he'll be pretty pleased ;-) ;-)
A little birdy told me...
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What's a "Mother-to-be Day" without baby bump pictures..?
36 Weeks and counting... as she so proudly shows it off :-)
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to some very Special people in my life!
3 comments:
Aww I wish there was a way for you to make a little book out of all your posts! You always know just how to write things=) Thanks for allll you have done lately and for being my friend <3 I love you Sistaa
Ahh! It is true I have known love in a lot of forms but none compares to being a momma.
So, so sweet to remember your sister who is after all truly a mommy already, though she hasn't held her tiny treasure yet. I remember how meaningful it was to me recognized the Mother's Day I was pregnant.
Beautiful Mom (both of them) beautiful pictures, beautiful writeup, beautiful LOVE and honor to my sister!
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