Mother’s Day 2010

Me, the girls, my mom and my grandmother

Mother’s Day is one day set apart to show our appreciation for mother’s; young and old, brand new and seasoned veterans, those who have held their children and those who have lost their children. It is a day when some moms receive breakfast in bed, hand crafted cards from their wee ones, or get extra hugs and kisses (my personal favorite). No matter how it is celebrated, mom is the one being honored.

My mom, Sofia, Me and Charlotte

This day never really had any particular significance to me personally until we lost our first child the week before Mother’s Day in 2005. It was a very sad time, and I was unsure of whether or not I could be a recipient of the Mother’s Day celebration. I remember coming home from the emergency D&C lying on our couch (futon); my mom stayed with me while Malachi went to pick up my prescriptions, and I opened a card from a dear friend; it was a Mother’s Day card. My mother, wishing me no more emotional pain, quickly took the card out of my hand and shoved it under the couch. I didn’t actually read the card for a few weeks, and once I did it encouraged me greatly that I was a mom even though I was had a miscarriage. I am thankful that my sweet friend sent me that card; it was the very first Mother’s Day card I ever received and I still have it to this day!

My Mother’s Day this year is not without its share of sadness, but is also not without much hope! I still long to have more children, Lord willing, of course. I look at my two sweetie pie daughters, and I am content even still.

These past few days have been busy ones, and trying ones. Sofia fell ill a couple days ago, and since we are without insurance at the moment I panicked just a little. In the end she was fine and there was no need for a visit to the doctor’s office.

We made plans to travel a couple hours away to my grandmother’s house on the Gulf Coast in Mississippi for Mother’s Day. My mother, aunt and cousin were going to be there, so it was to be a great day; however things began to get soured because last night both girls had low grade fevers. After talking to my mom about it, she said to check them in the morning and make a decision then. This morning they still had low grade fevers, but were romping around playing and seemed to feel well, so we decided to get dressed and hit the road.

We piled all the stuff in the car, including our sweetie pies, and thought we were headed out of town…uh uh. When Malachi started the van the speedometer dial did a 360 and got stuck! We were unable to tell how fast we were going. All the mechanic shops were closed, and thus we turned around and headed home. I called my grandmother and mom, nearly in tears, but was reassure that it would be ok; to just enjoy the day regardless of our circumstance.

This is the part where I get to brag on my husband :)

Malachi and I

I love this man so very much!

Malachi quickly got online and googled our dilemma. He soon found someone who had a similar problem and shared how they fixed it. He walked out to the van and viola! It worked! When he told me that it worked, I quickly leapt to my feet and hugged him and started crying because I was so happy and relieved!

My sweet Sofia

We made it to my grandmother’s house and had a wonderful time. God is so good y’all! Even if we had been unable to go to the coast today, God is still good. He has given me a loving and godly husband and I am honored to be his wife. He has blessed me with 7 children and doubly blessed me by allowing me cuddle with two of them in this life. I am truly blessed regardless of our circumstances.

Charlotte loved this rose

My Mom with Charlotte

My Mom with Sofia

I pray that you all enjoyed your Mother’s Day! Now let’s look forward to honoring the men on Father’s Day!

Serving God and My Family,

Crystal <>< (SAHM)