Mama is here!
My mother flew in for a visit this weekend 🙂 She lives 1200 miles away from us and we miss her so much. We always enjoy having her stay for a week! Each time she comes -all three of us wait outside the baggage claim at the airport – looking for her bright red-head. We so look forward to her arrivals!
Every time she visits she is SUCH a big help – but since I’m expecting – she really pours on the TLC 🙂 She does the dishes. She cleans our clothes. She plays with my 2 year old. She rubs my feet. She buys us “treats”. And she even goes to the grocery store for me. It is divine.
But even though she stays busy doing all of those things while she visits – I have to say that it is just her presence in my home that makes all the difference. Just having my Mom around is the gift. Good, God-loving Mama’s are like that. Just having them around makes things better. Yes – we get on each others nerves sometimes. But that is part of the fun. It’s comfortable. It’s what we know. It’s familiar. Just knowing that she is in the next room is a blessing. I’m especially thankful she’s here – because some serious health problems over the past few years have threatened that. I feel so grateful she is alive, doing well, and currently watching Barney with my son in the living room. (He gets to watch A LOT more TV when she’s around!)
So this week, I may not be vacuuming as much or changing as many diapers as I normally would – but what I’m really thankful for is just her presence. As my southern Mama would say…”Galee y’all, it’s such a gift!”
I am so glad you are getting this precious time with your mom! And I know she feels just as blessed to be with you!
Praying all is going well with your pregnancy!
Blessings!
🙂 K
Your mom sounds wonderful! Thank you for commenting on Heart Choices today after I posted about my mom. I have such wonderful memories of her. Don't take that relationship for granted and enjoy these times you have together. Thank you for your prayers. I really appreciate that.
Kate,
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog this morning. Even when your precious little people are starting their walks, they will need boundaries – they just look different from the boundaries I have to set. Enjoy them…they grow up so very, very fast.
I hope you find time to "get under the faucet" today! 🙂
Lynn
Howdy Cousin! I'm so happy you left me a comment and directed me to your blog. It looks like some excellent entries here! I miss you and baby Jace and Derek. I've actually been thinking about the possibility of coming to visit you. I'm not sure what that would look like and when would be good for either of us, but I need more of you in my life…that's for sure. I got your sweet card in the mail. It made my day! I've been praying for your pregnancy and that all is well with your sweet family. I love you!
Kate, thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a word of encouragement. You truly blessed me today!!
I then was so blessed as I read your words about your mom visiting. Without sharing details, just know I long for the relationship you describe with you mom…know how blessed you are to have it!! Thank you for sharing your joy with us.
Blessings,
Wendy
Enjoy the gift of time with your mom!
Hey Kate,
Thanks for the comments on my devo today. Enjoy t his time with you mom!!
AHhhhhhhhhh- such comfort!