Today is a day of celebration in our family! Thirty six years ago God answered my prayers and sent into my arms, the most precious blonde haired angel I could have ever dreamed of! Deanna, "aka: baby #2" was born smiling and very happy to be free from the place she called home for nearly three weeks later than planned. Her Daddy and I were in tears at the sight of the little one we had waited seven years to hold in our arms of love. She had the most hair you have ever seen on a little babe and a sweet disposition when still makes me smile to think of it.
I recently spent a week visiting her at the home she shares in Virginia with her husband and eight year old son who has the same gentle loving spirit as his beautiful Momma. Every morning she blessed me by bringing my cup of coffee up to the bedroom in her home office. "Good morning she says with a smile as big as Texas! Time to wake up Mom". I tell her all the time how precious she is to me. She has the same tall elegant stance as her Daddy and many of his ways. This gives me a lump in my throat as I type today. You see, last September her precious Daddy went to be with Jesus.
Looking back I see how God prepared my heart for Dan's passing by allowing "pieces of his heart" to reside in our two beautiful Godly daughters. They say the apple does not fall far from the tree. I know God intended for our children to reveal the grace and love they have been nurtured with for a lifetime. Intentional LOVE never fails. The kind of LOVE which God gave each and every person he created with love in their Mother's womb. Children really do learn what they live.
As parents we are called to live out the Love of God before our children. It is a lot easier to do so when our own parents have taught us the precepts of Godly living. My family of origin is precious to me. Many mornings I listen with a busy ear to the gentle playing of my Momma's fingers on her beloved piano. I am instantly calmed by old hymns which have nurtured my soul since birth. I realize not everyone has been raised with the same experiences...but there is good news! There is a Saviour, who cares for you! Change can happen the moment Jesus comes into your heart.
By the way Happy Birthday sweet Deanna! I wish I could be there when you blow out the candles on your cake...in a way I am always with you in my heart! I leave you with a verse from Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. With a grateful I heart I pray blessings will be yours until eternity!
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