Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Mother's Day... a Thankful Memory

I heard something on Mother's Day that made me very thankful for my mom.

A lady at church who has adopted children wanted to remind us all to be thankful for moms ... and for the moms who raise other women's children.

At first I thought that was very nice, especially since I was adopted myself.

But then I realized how grateful I am that my own mom never made me feel that way. I never once felt like I was anything other than her own child, adopted or not. It was a sense of belonging that she gifted me with, as well as abundant love.

44 comments:

texaslauren77 said...

I just read your adoption story...and was very touched, but in a way not at all surprised! God definitely had his hand on you and your brother and your parents when he put all of you together. :)

Chris said...

Lauren, that was so nice of you to comment this way. This story is so special to me and it's wonderful to have someone read it who really understands why.

Unknown said...

Yah, for Chris's Mommy

Chris said...

Summer, you are so funny. :) You just took me back about 40 years. :)

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Mom's are one of a kind, and special in their own ways.

... OK, I need to get to the doghouse post (ha haaaaaaaa!!!)ps - please scrap that silly word verification. BLEEEEECTPTHHH

Chris said...

Good idea! I should scrap it and see what happens. :)

Speedcat Hollydale said...

YEP ... toss that "ingesti" in the garbage!

Chris said...

I'm trying to figure out HOW. grrr

Chris said...

Okay, got it. Happy now? :)

Speedcat Hollydale said...

ahhhhhhhhhh

You do not know the beauty of a word verification free comment box.


YHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Speedcat Hollydale said...

..... I am still going to blog challenge though

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Some people might be coming over in a minute .......


he heeee

Chris said...

A BLOGGING CHALLENGE?

Oh, I'm game! :) (Although, I approach with no small amount of trepidation!) :)

Chris said...

Is the Doctor on duty? That man is kinda scary! Do you know he showed up NEKKID on my Facebook newsfeed? DID YOU?

Chris said...

Dare I ask exactly what a blog challenge is? I'm a-shakin' in my boots!

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Well ...

Chris said...
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Chris said...

It's a WELL? Like, you make a WISH?

Speedcat Hollydale said...

HEY! ... you cannot delete. I already read that :-)

Speedcat Hollydale said...

making wish making wish ...


ummmm, I will go with candy ;-)

Chris said...

haha Now you know I am the typo queen. :)

Chris said...

Gee, I would have thought you'd want some TIM TAMS! :) Or, something for dinner. Isn't it your dinnertime? :)

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Is the Doctor on duty? That man is kinda scary! Do you know he showed up "_blank" on my Facebook newsfeed? DID YOU?


YES

Chris said...

haha! I KNEW IT! You SHOCKED all my more sedate friends! :)

Chris said...

Including MY MOM! :)

Chris said...

Wow, I'm really not giving you a break tonight, am I? :)

Chris said...

Are you gonna tell me what a blogging challenge is? I'm still scared! :)

Speedcat Hollydale said...

It will be a Kamikazze Attack

Chris said...

EEEKS!

I better gather the troops!!!

Speedcat Hollydale said...

My photoshopp booth is open

Speedcat Hollydale said...

ha haaaaaaaaa

Chris said...

PHOTOSHOP? Uh-oh!

Ya know, I've heard chickens really like booths. You should be careful.

Chris said...

Ha! Speedy, your little FB ploy seems to have FAILED! mwa haha! :)

Speedcat Hollydale said...

I'm only starting .....


mwhaaa hahahaaa

Chris said...

Uh-oh! I think your evil laugh is more evil than mine!!!

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Tis Complete!

(I think you will like)

Speedcat Hollydale said...

yooo hooooo

Deana Estes said...

How wonderful, Chris!!!

Connie said...

Oh my goodness, Chris! You have riled the Speedycat beast--HA HA HA!

Your poor hubby is going to be so dizzy when he gets off of that thing that he will probably sign you up for the Flowers of the Week program---maybe even Flowers of the Day!!! AH HA HA HA! Well done, Speedy! :D

Connie said...

Wanted to come back and tell you what a lovely post this was too, by the way (before Speedy hijacked it--ha ha!).

I think your family is very special and very lucky to have each other.

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Beep beep

ROADCAT DOWN

what?


Ohhh that's silly

hmmmm


Like talking to yourself?

ha ha haaa - sheeesh

Chris said...

Nervous, Speedy?

OH, YOU SHOULD BE! You. Should. Be.

Speedcat Hollydale said...

Nawwwww .... (biting nails)

You would not be plannin nothin ganst old Speed - would you?

Chris said...

Maybe you should have a little chat with our sweet friend DAISY. hehehe