"My mom continues to demonstrate patience, unconditional love, and tenderness all resting upon a backdrop of tenderness and originality that makes me especially proud of her." --Matt
My dad continues to beautifully be mother, and father, to me...calling frequently, listening, encouraging, and taking ridiculously good care of me. He has died to himself in so many ways so as to give freely to my brother, sister and I, and I am forever grateful that the Lord has given me such a godly parent!
My sister is also always filling in for mom...sending us presents, emails, calling, and nurturing and is continually giving us the JOY that she is known for.
My mom's sister, Aunt Patty, is ridiculously generous, loving and interested in us. Everyone in Haiti knows of "Aunt Patty" by the many boxes of goodies she sends, and she makes sure she always knows what we're doing, who we're with, and how we are. She reminds me of mom in so many ways, and I just cannot imagine life without my aunt!
We met "Aunt" Lori four years ago as we were preparing to come to Haiti, and since then she has becoming a dear friend and prayer warrior for all three of us. Frequent emails, care packages and reminders of prayer and love are always coming our way, and she has such a humble and caring spirit!
Not long after mom died, I lived in Port-au-Prince for six months with this amazing woman. Cathie loved me where I was, and then slowly helped me become more of who I am today. I am so grateful for Cathie, and for the way she loves and encourages me to be more like Christ!
WE LOVE YOU each and praise the Lord for the gift of you, and so many others, today! Thank you for being our mothers!
Happy Mothers day Stacey and thank you for emulating and imitating all of those great qualities poured into your life, now flowing out to Lily!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great example of a discipled lover of God who now seeks to disciple others.... who will seek to disciple others!!
In His Love,
Charlie