"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue."
~ Proverbs 31:26
In our breakfast nook, there is a plaque given to me by our daughter Julie. It says simply, Home is where your mom is.
I cherish the meaning—her heart and mine are bound together in love, no matter where we may be, one from the other. Thankfully, Julie lives just a few minutes from us. :)
As a young girl, my best friend was my mother. I remember listening to her at the piano as she sang and played hymns and other songs. One of my favorites started like this: “Let’s be true to Jesus, though a thousand voices from the world may call.”
My mother also composed songs of her own and taught them to our church congregation, where Dad was the pastor. But far more important to my mother than musical talent was her faith. She encouraged my sister, Barbara, and me to live for Jesus all of our lives, and to trust in His will and way.
This Mother’s Day, eighteen years now since her Homegoing, I am still so grateful for her and Dad’s prayers and godly instruction, knowing that their heavenly Home will one day be mine, too, and we will never have to part.
“Let’s be true to Jesus” still rings in my memory, and I pray its message will soften your heart, as well.
Blessings for this month of honoring mothers, and always,
—Beverly Lewis
1) If you'd like to preorder my September book, The Christmas House, you may do so at these links:
Baker Book House (40% off and free US shipping through September 1)
2) Barbara and I have created this lovely "Quilted Hello" card from the all-occasion selection. Order yours at: www.amishcheer.com.
3) I pray each mother, mother-to-be, and mother figure who reads this blog enjoys a most blessed Mother’s Day and delightful springtime!
