Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

The Day After Mother’s Day

Posted on By jennifer

Happy Monday morning!  I had thought I would avoid the computer – particularly the “land of blogs” – today as I knew (or suspected) there were plenty of posts recapping lovely moments and sweet events from yesterday.  And I just did not think it best for me to read through those recaps.  Not that I am not happy for each one who enjoyed a special day yesterday.  If that was you, I genuinely am happy for you:)  My day was difficult.  It was long and my heart was heavier (than normal).  To be honest, I was extra glad for Monday morning to get here.  Well…I am always excited for Monday morning but even more so this morning!  Even as I typed Friday’s post, I really thought I had a handle on the struggles and emotions of Mother’s Day; however, yesterday, they really snuck up on me.

But, this morning is a new day.  A beautiful new day, in fact.  God is faithful – always faithful and He is good.  Let me share a photo my brother sent me on Saturday evening.  God knew the next day was going to be hard on my heart and, through my brother, He sent me this reminder of His promises.

Taken just after a hard afternoon rain shower.  To my brother, no doubt, just a pretty sight from his apartment balcony.  But, on Sunday afternoon, to me it was so much more.  I am not a believer in coincidences, per se, but this is a quote from the devotional my husband and I read on Sunday morning before church.  “(God) has purposefully created the physical world in such a way that it points to His existence and His charater…..through the beatuy of the sunset, the power of the storm, the inexhaustible wings of the hummingbird, the hugeness of the mountain, the whisper of the breeze…….and so on.”  Just in case I had missed it, I was reminded what a personal message and reminder of God’s care for me could be seen in that rainbow.  Isn’t that amazing?!!

I hope that will encourage anyone who needs it this morning.  I pray you will purposefully look for God’s reminders – personal reminders sent just for you – around you today!!  Here’s to a peaceful and blessings filled week ahead!

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Comments (16)

  1. I’m sorry to hear you had a tough day yesterday. It was tough at times and long for me, too. My husband and daughter took me out for brunch and I really enjoyed it and we had a nice time, but I had a lot of sad moments while thinking about my mom and missing her. I hated to rush through the day, but I was also ready for it to be over at the same time. What a beautiful rainbow and a reminder of God’s goodness. Praying you have a peaceful, blessed week!

    1. Thank you, Julia for you sweet comment and for the understanding thoughts. So many mixed emotions on “one simple day” – funny, isn’t it?? I’m so glad you stopped by!

  2. My heart is with you Jennifer. Thank you for sharing this. The photo of the sun through the leaves and your brother’s rainbow is a sight to behold.

    1. Thanks Denise. Hope you are not getting waterlogged….it has been some rainy, drippy days, hasn’t it??!

  3. Hello, my friend. The rainbow, both in the photo and in the devotional, was a message for you from across eternity. I have experienced a similar blessing and know how much it means. Hugs for a cozy, calming, lovely evening!~

    1. Billie Jo – it has been a calm week. Lovely, in fact!:) Glad you stopped by!!

  4. That is such a beautiful photo! I just love when I see rainbows; particularly bright vivid double rainbows like that. They somehow make that moment seem magical.

    1. I do love rainbow photos – and my brother always seems to get the best photographs!!:)

  5. What a beautiful and honest post, my friend. I know several people who struggled on Mother’s day; I did in my own way, because of my son’s upcoming move. I love that picture that your brother sent! How sweet of the Lord to give you that just when He knew you would need it most. I love what the devotional said about how creation points to God’s existence, and what you said about how God is always faithful and good. Thank you for sharing from your heart. Much love to you!

    1. Jennifer – I do hope all goes well Noah’s move…and that God will give you just the comfort and encouragement your mama’s heart needs as he heads off! Thanks for stopping by!

  6. Yeah. It was a hard day, wasn’t it. For so many of us. Even yesterday brought some sadness. But being aware and honest and naming what’s going on in our souls gives us freedom to grieve yet again. And that can be a very good thing.
    ox

    1. Thank you, Linda. I appreciate your comment – and understanding. I hope you are having a peace-filled week, my friend.

  7. A beautiful rainbow brightening up a grey sky. A wonderful picture of God’s grace and faithfulness in our lives. Holding you in my prayers.

    1. Thank you, Beverley! So glad you found your way to the blog. Thanks for visiting – and for leaving a comment. I look forward to visiting again soon!!

  8. Bless your heart. I am sorry this Mother’s Day was particularly difficult for you. Today our sermon at church was about God pouring out the Holy Spirit onto us in ways that speak directly to us. I paraphrase, of course, and poorly!! But that spoke to me because when I first accepted God into my life, I asked Him to give me a sign that He was there for me, that He loved me. At the time I was a ‘poor’ single mom with 2 girls in high school. I always looked for pennies everywhere I went. Pennies for good luck. On way day during a walk around the block, He put a quarter, dime, nickel and 3 pennies in my path, one coin here, another coin there, but all on the same walk. God was speaking to me in my ‘currency’ – pardon the pun. And He was speaking to you in your ‘currency’ – a beautiful rainbow. Sending you love, my friend.

  9. You are in my heart, Jennifer, thank you for your honest reflection about Mother’s Day. I thank God for the wonders you noticed, for the way you were held in infinite love for that difficult day.

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