Happy Mother's Day

Today is Mother’s Day! It’s a great Mother’s day for me because not only do I have the mother of my children with me, I also have my own mother staying with us this weekend...oh, and it’s her Birthday today too! When I was looking for something nice to say to my mum I came across this poem:

As I look back on my life
I find myself wondering...
Did I remember to thank you
for all that you have done for me?

For all of the times you were by my side
to help me celebrate my successes
and accept my defeats?

Or for teaching me the value of hard work,
good judgement, courage, and honesty?

I wonder if I've ever thanked you
for the simple things...
The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we've shared?

If I have forgotten to express my gratitude
For any of these things,
I am thanking you now...
and I am hoping that you've known all along,
how very much you are loved and appreciated.

I know that these are sentiments that are multiplied to many mums today! But the biggest, bestest thing I can thank my mum for is the way she nurtured faith in my life...and for that I will, quite literally, be eternally grateful!

Shout out to all the mums out there!
Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Blessings,
Pastor David Auty