Motherhood

Preciousness awoke at the early morning sounds
and asked me for a bowl of cereal that drove away my tired frown.

Stubbornness opposed me with the quickest little feet
my attempt to clean the soiled tushy to anywhere they could retreat.

Beauty smiled at me with a grin from ear to ear
as we played and raced together such games that brought great cheer.

Sadness looked up at me with eyes so big and full of pain
Too swift the feet, now skinned knees, and tears that cannot be contained.

Disobedience dared defy my rule of calm down or clean up your mess
Rebellion which does not yet grasp the sin within that does progress.

Peace overcame me as I watched contrition fill the little soul
One day, I pray, they will follow Jesus who can make them whole.

Love filled me with joy so great as I was snuggled, hugged, and kissed
by the sweetest little treasures in all the world that ever did exist.

For my boys Maxwell, Charles, and Oliver.


3 thoughts on “Motherhood

  1. That was so beautiful Abby!!!!! I love your mommys’ sweet heart!!!! You are an amazing young woman full of G’s love for others. Your Greg’s love for the Ld and the unsvd – all I can think of is “unreal.” I think of your sweet family so often. I love ya’ll so much!!!!!!! Happy Mother’s Day Abby!!!!!!!!
    Jane Warren
    PS I believe I would have a hard time with the food LOL!!!!!!!

  2. abby that was a beautiful description of the selfless life of a mother. only God could give you that perspective, and that peace! love and pray for all of you!
    in His love,
    luanne taylor

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