Last year around this time, I was one week away from delivering a baby. My baby shower was on May 10th, and on May 17th my Elizabeth Joy was here.
As a present to me, a box of index cards was passed around. All the guests were told to write encouraging words for me to keep and read once I became a mother of two. Anyone reading this is welcome to steal this idea for an upcoming shower -- it was a wonderful gift and I've read them over several times! Here are some of my favorites to read:
--I can tell you for sure that you cannot be a mom without the help of God. I have tried to be a mom without God and it doesn't work. When the going gets tough, the tough go to God.
-- Sometimes as a mom, I would be looking forward to when they were all potty trained or whatever. So my encouragement to you is savor every moment because time flies all too fast. Enjoy!
-- You will love being the mother of two girls! When the emotions and drama are running high at your house, just remember that God has given you grace to raise strong, confident women of God.
-- Remember: God's grace is enough for each day and each moment. The enemy tries to get us to look at ourselves and our inadequacy, but he is a liar and accuser of the sisters. God is enough. He says ask for wisdom. Pray with other mothers who have lived through it! Did I say I love you? I love you!
-- One time, when my children were small, I was at my wits end. I sort of screamed at God that if He had soooo much patience then He would show me how much patience He had. I felt God smile and He said, "You only have two children, and look at how many I have." .... Think about that.
Thank you so much, Ladies! You have no idea how many times already these words have lifted my perspective!
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