The other day, as we were hanging out with friends, there were times where when I said something, it reminded me of my mom. I thought to myself, "I sound just like my mom!" At first, I was taken back...I didn't know what to think. Well, the more I pondered, the more I realized that it was actually a good thing. My mom is one of the most Godly women I know. Her walk with the Lord has gotten noticeably stronger in the past several years. She has always been a "Pollyanna" of situations - always finding the good in a bad situation. She still sees the brighter side of things, but now, I don't see her as a "Pollyanna" anymore; instead I see her giving the glory and praise to the Lord for which He deserves. It's amazing how so much stays the same, yet so much has changed once our eyes are opened. I will continue to pray that as the days go on, my walk with the Lord will continue to strengthen and my desire to know Him will continue to grow...in essence, to be more like my mom.
One day when we were at the beach, Ella and I were in the bedroom together. She was mimicking every single move I made. Even though she does this a lot, at that moment, I just stood there and really realized...everything that I do or say around her influences her. She just wants "to be like mom."
I pray that I will be the Godly mom. I pray for their salvation. I pray that Clint and I will give them not only their basic needs and happy moments, but I also pray that we will be parents that will teach our children to love the Lord, to know Him and to have a relationship with Him. Please join me in praying for us!
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