This Sunday is Mother's day. A day when we tell our mom's how much we love them and how thankful we are for them.
In the office where I work, where other than my boss I am the only guy, the topic of Mothers day came up. The ladies in the office decided that Mothers day should be extended to a full week or even an entire month. After much thought on the subject I had to agree with them. I think of my mom and everything she has done for me. She is the one that taught me right from wrong, was my example of a strong work ethic, and made me who I am today. After a while you take all that for granted. That she will always be there for you.
Four years ago on the day after Mother's day my mom went into the hospital. She had congestive heart failure and the prognosis wasn’t good. Doctors started talking to me about filling out a DNR and what was best for her and her quality of life. With all this going on, I was scared and the person that would sit with me at night when I was a frightened child was laying in ICU. I wasn’t alone with all this going on. I was surrounded by friends, family and God. We all prayed that she would be ok and that she would get better. She did. The doctors didn’t have any explanation but we knew it was our faith in God that pulled her through. Our prayers were answered.
This Sunday maybe “Mother’s day” but I thank the Lord everyday for my mom.
God Bless
2 comments:
Nice post Al!! We've been blessed with great Moms. As Amy (my wife) prepares to give birth to our second child, I'm again amazed at how God prepares and gives women such strength and nurturing instincts. I think its so true when they say that if men had to have babies we'd all be extinct...
A great example of the power of prayer.
"Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Matthew 18:19-20 ESV
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