Mother's Day

I don't think I will ever forget this Mother's Day. 

Sure, we were in Lake Arrowhead, enjoying the beauty of God's creation and time with my mom and Ted, but not for those reasons.  And not because I had two, yes two, dates with my husband (no kids)!!  Not even for the fact that half the time it was freezing, rainy and windy...my favorite weather.

I will never forget this Mother's Day because of the card given to me by my son.  It read this way:

Mom,
the older I get, the more I realize how much it means to me to be your son...
You've given me values to live by and the responsibility to make decisions on my own.
You've shown me in many ways what makes a truly rewarding life -
like earning the respect of others and putting family first.
I'm glad that I'm you son...
and I'll always be proud that you're my mom.
Have a very Happy Mother's Day.


Words cannot begin to express the emotions I felt as I read this card from Jaylon.  Of course I cried...I actually had to force myself to stay somewhat composed and not break down and sob.  Many of you know the struggles Jaylon and I have had over the years.  Many of you have prayed for me, for him, for our relationship.  Thank you.

By God's grace, and His grace alone, Jaylon had the desire to pick his own card out for me and chose this exact one with a message that touched my heart more than he will ever know. 

Thank you Lord for being faithful.  Thank you Lord for softening my heart towards Jaylon and for carrying me through many difficult days and years.  Thank you Lord for the grace and mercy You have shown me as I navigated through the past 13 years trying to be a mother to Jaylon.  All the glory goes to God.  Anything I ever did right was because of Him.  And there was so much wrong that He has graciously righted and used for good.

God is good, so very good.  I am truly blessed.  I will never forget this Mother's Day...this card.