Some thoughts and pictures from Mother’s Day. (Late I know, but it’s been a busy week for Mothering!)
“The deal is — Motherhood isn’t sainthood and we’re all a bunch of sinners here and don’t let anyone tell you any different — pushing something out of your womb doesn’t make you a better woman. Real Womanhood isn’t a function of becoming a great mother, but of being loved by your Great Father. Someone write that on a card with a bouquet of flowers. We all need that.” Ann Voskamp
“The devil would prefer that I personally take credit for all of the good gifts God has given me. This includes a child and the abilities God has given me to care for her. It is not on account of my ability that I have these gifts, but God’s grace. He works all things for the good of His kingdom, and we thank You, Lord, for this vocation of motherhood.” Adrienne Rasmussen
“he gently asked me,“Daughter, what do you have that you did not receive?” And I began to see. It was all grace: the energy to work, and the wages collected; the gift of marriage and children; the gift of service where I am right now. My hands doing dishes—even the dishes are grace.” Emily Cook
Awesome. With what generosity God showers us with gifts–babies, dishes, cake, Himself. Thanks, Aubri!
Wonderful, isn’t it! 🙂