My Mother-In-Love
Christmas was quieter this year. Scott’s mom went to be with the Lord in early December. She was truly a mother-in-love, a second mom to me. Scott and I take great comfort in knowing she is with Scott’s dad and her Savior in heaven.
In memory of my mother-in-law, Shirley, I’m sharing a Mother’s Day post from the past. A young mom I was working with at the time had read the post. When I introduced her to Shirley at church one morning, she told her how much she loved the Mother’s Day card idea. She hoped to do likewise someday.
Enjoy the sentiment.
xoBecky
Have you ever been so surprised by someone’s thoughtfulness you were reduced to tears?
I remember my first Mother’s Day. I was really looking forward to the celebration, my first as a mom after years of infertility. On the day before Mother’s Day, I found an envelope addressed to me in the mailbox. I tore it open and read a beautiful message of love and wishes for a joy-filled day. The card was from my mother-in-law.
Sixteen years later, I find myself waiting for her annual card to arrive. I’ve never needed to prove myself to her but it means a great deal that she thinks enough of me as a wife, mother, and daughter-in-law that she would take the time to send a card. Her example is tucked into the recesses of my mind to use one day if I am blessed with daughter-in-laws and grandchildren. Her gesture of love is one I want to duplicate someday, blessing the wives of my sons as I’ve been blessed.
The card arrived today. I opened it with appreciation, a smile…and a couple tears.
© 2012 Becky Danielson. All rights reserved.
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