My Mother is with Me

Whenever Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reminded of the priceless role of a mom. And once again I think about my own mother, and how much she still means to me. How I wish I could see her just one more time and tell her face-to-face, “I ... read more.

Remembering Moms

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reminded of the priceless role of a mom. And I wish that I could see my mother just one more time and tell her, “I love you!”

Whoever penned the piece below must have been blessed, like me, by ...  read more.

My mother is always with me

Friday's Grand Connection Thought

by Mary May Larmoyeux

Not too long ago a friend shared this beautiful piece about mothers on her Facebook page:

Your mother is always with you
Author: unknown

Your Mother is always with you. She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and perfume that she wore. She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well. She’s your breath in the air on a cold winter’s day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow. She is Christmas morning. Your Mother lives inside your laughter. …

She’s the place you came from, your first home, and she’s the map you follow with every step you take. She’s your first love; your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space…not even death!       
                                                                

Who do you think came to my mind as I read this? My own mother! So, I wrote a similar piece about her:

My mother is always with me. She’s the reminder that things work out. She’s the smell of sugar cookies … and Sunday roast … and the sight of kneading bread. She’s the hand that picked Magnolias, the sound of prayers with Dad. She’s the word of kindness needed, the trust that God’s nearby.

She’s a welcome shower on a hot summer day, a rainbow breaking through a dark sky. She’s the place that I came from, my first home—one I’ll always know. My mother’s in my heart forever. She didn’t just teach me about love … from every ounce of her it still flows.

What about you? Did the words about mothers remind you of your mom? Why is your mother always with you?

And to all of you moms and grandmoms, "Happy Mother's Day!"

Have a great weekend,
Mary
Mary May Larmoyeux
www.marymaywrites.com/
http://grandconnection.blogspot.com


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Happy Mother's Day

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Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought 

by Mary May Larmoyeux

"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." (Isaiah 66:14)

As Mother's Day approaches, I am reminded of the importance of a mom.  She teaches the next generation about faith, and values, and love. No job could be more important.

You may want to ask you grandchildren to draw a picture of what mom and home mean to them. It might be fun for you to help them frame the picture, for a special gift to their mom on Mother's Day.

And perhaps you'd like to share the words below with a mom you love. They were written by Mary Williams about her home, and were published in a 1983 edition of Rural Arkansas magazine:

"It has sheltered life. It has seen the joy and laughter of children and the quickness of their running feet. It has seen the tears of those who are no longer young and heard their slowing footsteps. It sighs and sometimes groans with its memories and its years. But it puts its arms around those who come within its walls and comforts them and laughs with them ... It is a reflection of a small bit of heaven. It is home!"

A home like this surely is made with the hands of a mom ... hands that pour out God's love!

Happy Mothers' Day!
Mary
http://www.marymaywrites.com/
http://grandconnection.blogspot.com

 © 2013 by Mary May Larmoyeux. All rights reserved.

Mother's Day Thoughs

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Friday's  Grand Connection Fun
by Mary May Larmoyeux

Hope that you have a special Mother's Day. The older I get the more I realize that when it comes to being  remembered on Mother's Day, it really is the thought that counts.  My dear mother always told me that and now I understand.  A phone call ... handwritten note ... or homegrown bouquet from a child or grandchild mean so much.
 
Looking back on all of my Mother's Days, I can't remember a favorite gift from my kids or grandkids. But I do remember generations of loved ones being together. The sights of aging hands grasping the soft hands of infants are especially precious.

Will you be with several generations on Mother's Day? If so, you may want to take a picture of all of the moms' hands together.  Someone once said, "Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever." What a wonderful thing to remember on Mother's Day ... or any day.

Children’s children are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children. (Proverbs 7:6)

Have a great weekend,

Mary

www.marymaywrites.com
http://grandconnection.blogspot.com

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Blessings

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by Mary May Larmoyeux

Some of our grandkids presented me with a precious certificate on Mother's Day. One of our granddaughters said that I had helped her count her blessings. Actually, I had to think about that for a minute. When did I do that?

Then I remembered some times when our grandkids haven't been able to sleep at night. We'd count blessings until they drifted into slumberland. I guess that was etched on their hearts more than I realized.

Once I made Pops a "blessing book," with pictures and notes about why I am blessed to have him for my hubby. (Thanks, Suzanne, for this idea!) We could make a  "blessing book" for our grandkids. It could be a special gift on a 13th or 18th birthday.

I want to be more proactive in thanking God for the blessings that He showers on our family. Psalm 51:12 says, "For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield."

How have you helped your grandchildren count their blessings? Do you have any suggestions about how our lives could be marked with grateful hearts?

Have a great weekend,
Mary
Mary May Larmoyeux
http://www.marymaywrites.com/
http://grandconnection.blogspot.com/

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