...drinking from the rich offering... |
One day we will have
lived long enough
that the cream of someone’s existence
will rise to the surface
and we will be able to drink
from the rich offering.
No one is perfect and
there is nothing that makes us more tender than becoming a mom ourselves. And
where once we may have been critical
of our mom’s mothering,
later we cry mercy
for our own.
Especially when our children get old enough to tell us what we did
that offended their hearts.
We are all sooner or later going to disappoint
those we love…
and for that we have Jesus.
(Patsy Clairmont)
Wow ... powerful ... the photo of you and your mom is very touching ♥
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a powerful quote?!? Gary took the photo of me w/o me being aware....It is how I spend my time with her these days. No more activities at the table, wheeling her down the halls, etc.
DeleteTearing up as I read this amazingly accurate quote.
ReplyDeleteI'm carrying it in my heart, Elizabeth. (YOUR post reflecting on motherhood/your own mother, etc. was very meaningful to me, too.)
DeleteSo beautiful, touching, true. The Lord bless you and your dear mother today and every day.
ReplyDeleteThank you. He IS!
DeleteSo, so, true!
ReplyDeletePowerful photo and words from Patsy Clairmont. "For that we have Jesus."
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post dear Rebecca, in the photo and in the words.
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful we have Jesus.
FlowerLady
Me, too. (Thankful....) ♥
DeleteThere is so much truth in that quote and such real beauty in that photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat will be your reward, Rebecca.
The quote has lodged in my heart....
DeleteI love Ms. Patsy...such wisdom from such a little lady. And, this photo you shared....I have no words...but I did get teary-eyed.
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