A mother's heart.....

From the moment we hear the news that we are with child, in a family way, have a bun in the oven, there is something that happens within a mother's heart.... that forever will be changed. It is a change that remains within us for the rest of our lives. No longer is life about us, we now have a part of us, that has been given to us as a responsibilty, priviledge and incredible gift. Ours to train, raise, love, direct, pray with, discipline, laugh, giggle, enjoy, support, exhort, encourage and on and on it goes. No matter how old are children are a mother's heart and love for them remains the same....whether they are tucked in their beds for a nap or they are off to college or married and moved far away. It makes no difference. You would think that them being older would be easier... for me, I have often thought, if only they were 2,6,& 8 again and I was tucking them down for a nap and the worse thing that could happen was they would pee the bed. I often tell myself today, I wish I wouldn't of been so concerned about the "little" things when they were younger, and just enjoyed them more. They grow up so fast...I would take a pee bed anyday. .. Today, each of my 3 precious children are facing some obstacles that makes my mother's heart weep....I know that the Lord loves them more than I do (even though I can't imagine that!) My little buns in the oven, have all grown up to be responsible young adults. They are great people who love the people around them and make a difference in people's lives. They each have servant hearts for which I am thankful to the Lord for. I know it has been in the difficulties of life, that the Lord continues to mold me and my character. So, I know He will do the same for each of my 3 little buns. Oh, the love of mother......