Thankful Thursday

Today, and every day, I am so thankful for the two Moms in my life. My Mom, Barb and my Mother-in-law, Robin.

It's funny because Barb and Robin are two very different people. They have different backgrounds, different interests and hobbies, and are just very different in a lot of ways.

But when I think about them, and being thankful for each of them ... my reasons are very similar!! Both of my Moms love the Lord with all of their hearts. They both serve God in every way they can and live out their faith every single day. They both are inspiring to me, they encourage me, they support me and they love me unconditionally. Both of my Moms have been through some tough times in their lives. But they both still choose to give all glory to God and choose to live for God every day, knowing that He has a perfect plan for their lives ... even through the hard times.

I love that they love their kids ... and even more so that they love their Grandkids. They both love doing special things with the grandkids and spending lots of quality time with family. If you were to stop at either one of their homes you would find countless pictures of Grandkids on the walls, fridges, cupboards, etc... as well as artwork by their grandkids hanging on the walls, the fridge, everywhere! I hope that one day I get the chance to be that kind of Grandma. (Not anytime soon of course!!) =)

I love that I have learned so much from these two women ... not because they are constantly throwing advice at me or telling me how to live my life ... but simply through their examples, the way they live every single day. The way they become prayer warriors on my behalf, or on behalf of other family members. The way they teach through example. The way I see them treat others, even strangers.

I love this verse and think of it often when I think of my two Moms:
TITUS 2:3-5. "Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God."


I also love that I consider both of my Moms to be two of my very best friends. The first ones I think of when I need to talk to someone or when an issue arises. I know they will listen and they will pray, and they will help in any way they can. And they will do it all without judgment or criticism. And they will love me through the whole process. And I love them both for that ...


Happy (Early) Mother's Day to the two most special Moms in my world!!

(Oh, and I feel totally horrible about this ... but I don't think I have ANY current pictures of me WITH my Mom or Robin!! Guess I'd better get right on that!)