Mothers and daughters!

How can a mother, explain in a few words, the heart felt, love that she has for her children? Something I often shy away from, this morning while looking at these pictures, they summon joy from depths of my soul and so I surrender, that my heart might sing it's song!

Recently, Beth accompanied Carter on a preschool field trip.

They traveled to a local farm, where they saw farm animals and had a nice visit with one particularly friendly cow....please excuse her for talking with her mouth full, she doesn't know better.

On a farm. there are many sights and sounds of interest! Lot's of animals, crops and even kittens. Though the highlight of the trip was perhaps, grabbing a friend's hand...

.....and searching for the perfect pumpkin!

Everyone found a favorite!

The well behaved four year olds, were gathered up for a group picture. As you an see they did quite well.

Until one little black kitten decided to join them.

Okay! Here comes the emotional ending........

When I look at these pictures they take me back to a time when I was the mommy and Beth was the baby. I am reminded of the joy of raising children! The constant hands-on involvement in their lives. Explaining, feeding, teaching, disciplining. dressing, playing, organizing, reading, brushing and bathing. It never ends, or though it seems. There is little rest for the weary. Yet, from my perspective today, these years though exhausting as they may be, are the richest and most fulfilling. More than anytime in a woman's life, there is the potential for greatness! For a great family! For great kids that will grow into amazing men and women. For great memories that will bring joy, time after time. For great relationships that will last forever!

So to my own precious daughters, and to all young mothers, I encourage you, do not grow weary in doing good things for your children. Invest heavily in them! Reserve for them, your very best!

These are things you will never regret. They will become to you, priceless jewels.

p.s. Beth, you are a wonderful mother! Watching you with Carter, blesses me. It touches my soul and makes me 'sparkle'! It brings honor to Dad and I.....and most importantly it honors God. Thank you, precious daughter. I love you, dearly!