Here’s to you, Mom.
Here’s to the mom who’s making the memories. Who teaches the finger plays, kisses the raspberry knees, cheers the cartwheels, pins up the artwork, supplies the lemonade stand, pitches the ball, pushes the swing, shops for the dress and falls in bed long enough to do it again the next day. It’s what a mom does.
Behold, children are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3
*Special thanks to the readers who sent in these precious snapshots with their children.
Jodi-pa says
Beautiful, friend, you are a gifted writer. Thankful for you.
Lisa Appelo says
Happy Mother’s Day, Jodi! ♡
Meema says
This is so lovely! I’m passing on the link to my dear ones. Hoping I’m not being out of line to share this. I’m a very proud grandma and my lovelies have all had wonderful mothers. 🙂 Happy Mother’s Day!
http://bagsallpacked.blogspot.com/2015/05/mother-eartha-presents-thank-you-mom.html
Lisa Appelo says
Absolutely! You are always free to pass on the love and share. Happy Mother’s Day!
Melissa Pyle says
So beautiful and full of truth! Thank you…made me tear up😊 Happy Mother’s Day!
Lisa Appelo says
Thank you and to you too. 🙂
Mary Anne walker says
That was beautiful LIsa, arn’t we thankful we are moms, can’t imagine life without our kiddies! Good job girl!
Lisa Appelo says
Soooo thankful!
Beth says
What a beautiful post! Happy Mother’s Day, sweet Lisa!
Lisa Appelo says
Thank you, Beth, and happy Mother’s Day to you as well. 💗
Nann says
I read somewhere recently that even the unsaved have joy when everything is going well. What sets God’s people apart is that they maintain joy even in the midst of tragedy and sorrow.
Lisa, what a testimony to how great God is . . . that in all you have been through, your heart is so full of Him that you could pen such a beautiful, loving tribute to others.
May God continue to bless you and your family in the Name of Jesus!
Lisa Appelo says
It’s been amazing to see that grief and joy can co-exist. Thank you, Nann.
Betsy de Cruz says
This is so good. Tears. Great job, Lisa! May the Lord bless you and give you grace to stay in the race until the finish line!
Carol Blanchet says
This was beautiful. I’d love to just copy and paste the whole thing on my blog – because I couldn’t have said any better!
Happy Mother’s Day to you.
Linda Stoll says
Dear Lisa … what a glorious ode to this, the daily legacy we leave, amidst a trail of laughter and tears. Beautiful. Beautiful.
Gayl says
What a beautiful post, Lisa! I also read the parts of your story and my heart goes out to you and your children. But I also am filled with joy to see how God has brought you through this tragedy and filled you with hope and love. As an aside, I grew up in Jacksonville, FL! I know some people who have attended First Baptist, although I also know it’s a big church… Thank you for this beautiful tribute to moms everywhere! May God bless and continue to comfort and strengthen you every day! I’m your neighbor at #IntentionalTuesday!
Lisa Appelo says
Gayl, I love seeing how small the world can be. 🙂 We probably have mutual friends, though we’ve only been at the church since 2004. We love it and they have loved on us so much in the last few years. Happy to meet you!
Kristi Woods says
Read this one a few days ago, today too. LOVE it, Lisa! What a neat post, thoughtful of so many. And the use of reader’s photos? So, so neat. #raralinkup
Dolly@Soulstops says
Dear Lisa,
What a beautiful write up and series of photos of moms. Thank you for this gift. God brought you to mind and I pray God will provide all you and your family needs out of the riches of His abundant love and grace.
Forest Rose says
So very lovely! Thanks for the encouragement! I love being mommy!
Lisa Appelo says
Thanks Forest! I do too! Best job ever and I’m forever grateful God allowed me to mother my kids. <3
Julie in mn says
You have captured it, Lisa. Thank you. And adding the variety of photos was genius.
Lyli @ 3dlessons4life.com says
Lisa, this is so beautiful. So glad I saved it to come back and read later (and thanks for remembering us moms who have babies in heaven.). Hugs
Pam says
I missed this one while I was gone on vacation. Beautiful as always. So thankful God allowed me to be a mama. Thanks Lisa. 💕