Today is a celebration for all the moms out there! Today we set aside time and thank them for their continuous love and support throughout the years. Today is a day we get to share the love with our moms. For some of us, we don't get to call our mom in the morning or have brunch with her after church. For some of us, today is an unsweet reminder of what we no longer have with us. The last picture I ever got with my mom, 3 days before she meet Jesus From someone who is missing their mom extra today, I wanted to share some thoughts with you. Always take the time to spend with your mom! The wisdom, courage, love, acceptance, joy, and comfort that moms give to their children is so precious. Do NOT take one second of your time with her for granted. We are not guaranteed anything in this life, but time is certainly never promised. Soak up each moment! Let go of the petty things in life. Reach out and rebuild the relationship if it has slipped away. I was speaking with my dear friend, Allyson, whose mom passed away when we were 16 years old from the same cancer that my mom passed away from when we were 22 years old. We were texting just yesterday and sharing our thoughts with one another about the upcoming Mother's Day. I remember her always telling me that Mother's Day was hard but I obviously couldn't understand because at that time, my mother was still with me. But now that I am approaching my 2nd Mother's Day without my mother, a wave of unimaginable sadness has taken over my body. Today, I will scroll social media and I will read so many posts about how thankful people are for their mom and how they "can't imagine their life without them" and it hurts me a little each time because I have to somehow live each day without my mom. Some of my favorite pictures with my momma As a mother myself, I am beyond thrilled to spend this day with the one who made my a mommy. I know that my mom would love to spend this day with me, celebrating us sharing motherhood together. The only thing getting me through tomorrow is Thomas and Jesus! Some of my favorite pictures with my favorite boy For those of you not sharing this day with your mom, I pray that you feel the comfort of the Holy Spirit. As I read God's Word, time and time again, I read that God does not leave us or forsake us. He is with us through it all. I will never know why my mom wasn't given her healing on Earth but I do know that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28) I believe that everything works for Gods purpose, but I also believe that God mourns with me over the loss of my mother. Losing my mother so young has taught me insurmountable life lessons that most 24 year olds cannot even imagine. Caring for a sick person makes you grow up quickly. Going through some of the hardest and most amazing moments of your life without your best friend by your side makes you change. I am not the same person I was before mom died. A piece of my heart stopped working when her heart stopped beating. I will never be the Lauren I was when my mom was alive. She was my person. She was my best friend, my confidant, my role model, my hero, my prayer warrior, my strength, my shoulder to cry on, my hand to pick me up, my laughter, my joy, my mommy, my everything. I hope to be the same mom to Thomas as she was to me. I would do anything for just one more day with her. To just hug her and hear her voice. To see her love on my baby, would be amazing but I know I will get to see her again one day. I have that hope and faith because of Jesus. Grief is not something that just stops. It is not something that gets healed with time. Grief is something you live with daily. Grief gets healed by Jesus! In Matthew 5:4 we see that those who mourn are blessed, because they are given comfort. We cannot know comfort and blessings if we never mourn. Today, if you are blessed to have your momma, hug her a little tighter for me. I know many of us would give anything for one more hug! I pray you remember how special moms are in each of our lives and that nothing can compare to the love a mother has for her child! If you are hurting today and grieving over the emptiness that the day can bring, I pray you will find comfort and love in Jesus! He is our promise for an eternity ahead with our moms forever!
Be Blessed and Happy Mother's Day! Lauren
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Hey Y’all!!!!!! I’m Lauren
Welcome to Living Out Romans 12:12! Here you will read about my journey as a wife, new mommy, and Jesus follower! I hope to give you a glimpse into my daily life of joy, patience, and faithfulness!
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