This year my Pastor asks me, of all people to get up and speak to our congregation about my mother. Was he crazy? I kept asking myself this question. I don't even like Mother's Day! I kept telling myself over and over. He asked me on Friday and I pleaded with God all weekend. My plan was to call him and tell him he chose the wrong person, but I never did. I got up Sunday, having no idea what I would say when he called on me.
I could speak of many things about my mother. She is an amazing woman of God, and there is a strong Godly heritage in our family. As I got up there, the tears tried to flow, but I held it together. I spoke of her mountain moving faith and told a story of her and Colt that I knew would make me smile. She prayed Joey and I through many circumstances when we physically and spiritually didn't have the strength to pray. On this Mother's Day, I stood and honored my Mother. I was finally able to set aside my selfish heartache and celebrate her.
All the children handed out roses to their Mother's at church. I received an extra rose from the son of a special friend also. After church we went to the cemetery and put the roses on Colt's headstone. In front of his headstone there was a huge craw fish hole so the kids decided to try to catch one. I have to say it was a pretty sweet day. We celebrated with a cookout at our house that evening. A fantastic ending to a fantastic day.




*Not the greatest pictures taken with my iPhone.

4 comments:
Christi, I am so glad that it went well! How very special your Pastor asked you to speak. I love the sweet pictures :) The bench you guys did is beautiful. I am glad you posted I was wondering how you were.
Christi you are a strong woman to be able to do this, to put aside your own fears and heartache and stand before everyone on a day that is surely heartbreaking for you, and to talk about your own mum.
You have beautiful children, and your little man's resting place is beautiful, if I can say that. The roses are a very sweet touch xo
Christi, I admire you so much. Your faith is such a testimony. I wish I could have been there to hear you talk-I'm sure it was so touching :)
I am so sorry for your loss.
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