Mother's Day & Faith

This Mother's Day was a tough one for me to endure. I looked forward to special weekend with my daughter and breakfast with my Momma. What I didn't know was that our family would suffer a great loss, that of my precious angel baby at the 6 week mark of my pregnancy. It is incredibly difficult to try and put into words all the immense and overwhelming feelings that come from a miscarriage but I find myself thankful... thankful to have my faith in God which held me up during this greatest heartbreak.

It's sad and troubled times that so many people (including myself years ago) are quick to say "Why would God allow such a tragic thing happen to something so beautiful?" but with my ever-growing and always-tested faith I know that I must remain steadfast that He knows the plan and I must be resilient enough to trust. While I still wonder and question, I know that sweet soul is with Him in an everlasting kingdom and I will see her again one day.

Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.   Psalm 62:8

While the troubles seemed to be piling up, I couldn't be more thankful and blessed to have my Momma. Her care and concern was tangible and it comforted me when I needed it the most. She hosted us for breakfast on Mother's Day with a huge spread and we spent the morning in laughter. I even received a beautiful bouquet of white roses from her that are lifting my spirits everyday. The way the sun shines on them through the window simply makes my heart smile.

And what would Mother's Day be without a beautiful handmade gift from Scott and Tess? I asked him for a journal to capture memories for all my future Mother's Days, anniversaries and birthdays instead of cards. Each special occasion I wanted him and Tess to decorate a page with something special and by doing so, all my love would be together. So he handcrafted this beautiful piece and painstakingly cut each paper by hand to create this for me. Talk about something to cherish!