To the woman who mothered me and really taught me what it's all about. Who labored for me for nine months plus thirty six hours plus thirty years and counting. Who sacrificed herself. Who raised me up and launched me. I cannot say enough. Thank you for letting me be who I am. For always supporting me even when you don't understand or agree. For Thai lunchs and pedicures, and laughing, and crying and grieving for being a soft place to fall but not so soft that I don't get up. It takes incredible grace which I am sure I still don't fully understand or appreciate.
And for the ones who made me a forever mother
And for the ones who gave birth to my babies I honor you. And for the ones who have mothered my babies while I was still looking for them endless thank you's. For the mother's whose babies I have mothered for a season I am honored. For the mothers who I have watched fight to get their babies back...you humble me and make me proud. For all you who walk beside me. For you who mentor me. Thank you thank you thank you.
You are an incredible mother. Watching you parent and take care of our kids over the past 3 years has been so great. It has shown me a new dimension of who you are as a person. So, I want to say thank you to you for following God's call on your life. For pursuing His children and giving them homes despite the inherent difficulty and inconvenience. For rejoicing in their triumphs and seeking to understand them on a heart level. For giving them hope and giving them yourself. For spending yourself on behalf of their place in The Kingdom. For riddling yourself with anxiety and fear so that they won't have those burdens. For questioning your own motives and faith in order that your life and heart align with the character of Christ. You are a selfless, gracious, nurturing mother whose efforts and prayers are breaking cycles and chains in the lives of children being protected by God on the way to his purpose for them. You are incredible and inspiring, Rachel Clarke. I'm proud to know you and share this journey with you. Happy Babymama Day. I wouldn't rather enter the trenches of parenthood next to anyone else. I'm proud of you.
ReplyDeleteRachel - you set an amazing example for me, and I'm really grateful that when the time comes for me to commit to a family you'll have helped give me the courage and inspiration to do it. Happy mother's day! Love you both.
ReplyDeleteGirl.. You made me cry.with your generous words. Miss you and love you
DeleteThis post captures what so many churches try to say on Mother's Day, but fail miserably at. You are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you for always leaving encouraging comments. Its nice to know people read and . Hope your first mothers day was grand.
Deletebeautiful - wow. love your heart Rachel! if you ever want to guest post for the TFI blog - I would love it!
ReplyDeletejust say the word :)