Two of my "daughters" by mutual choice - this writing grows out of my longest relationship relationship - the gal with the glasses.

A MENTORING MOTHER
"Your people will be my people; your God will be my God."
WAlking down the pathway of life
I met a young person wandering -
Wandering here, wandering there -
Looking for security and purpose -
A real reason to go forward in life.
I gently reached out a hand,
Spoke with a soft, affirming voice,
Inviting her to a friendship
Of faithfulness, security and love.
Ever so slowy, ever so cautiously,
She received little by little,
Not sure she deserved it,
Not sure she wanted it.
Patiently uncovering hidden treasures within,
I gently, continually nurtured the treasure to life.
FAithfully I was there in the stumbles and falls
To lend a helping hand.
Day by day she grew and the bud of life appeared,
A bud that held hopes and dreams
Of wonder, surprise and creativity.
Gently the bud began to unfold its petals,
One by one her children were born
And lovingly and patiently
She has helped them discover their life treasure.
And now she too walks the path of life,
Alert to others who are wandering -
Reaching out in love and care
Inviting them to experience life to the fullest.
So the call may come to you -
Reach out in lofe -
Reach out in hope -
In blessing another you will bless others -
And find blessing for yourself as well.


Blessings on this Mother's Day; but also accept the challenge to reach out and share your love with those who may need the affirmation of a mother's love.
June

This is a mix of pictures of family. My mother, my brother, his wife, my sister and her daughter that were all taken yesterday. And then the rest is son, daughter in law, grand daughter, myself and hubby.



Mother, you are so special
And today I want to say -
Thank you for all you have done
Along the pathway of my life.
Thank you for your unconditional love;
Thank you for your encouragement each day;
Thank you for your giving spirit
Teaching me to think of others more than self.
May you be blessed this day and every day
With the peace of knowing
You have given me more than physical life -
You have given me wisdom to live it as well.
(This is one of the writings from the cards that I make and sell.)

May each mother on the stream also find blessing in knowing the gift of a mother's love as you experienced it and as you give it - blessings to all - June

The freshness and life of the smell as well as taste of herbs growing in the garden; this is my basil and we are enjoying it immensely already in our foods.

FRIDAY
F - Freshness;
R - Richness;
I - Inspiration;
D - Distribute
A - All freely to others each day and
Y - You will be refreshed in your inner being!!!

And I might say - try it and you may find you really like it!!! Have a blessed day being fresh and healing herbs bringing life to others! June

THURSDAY

T - Think
H - How
U - Understanding and
R - Relevant you could be today.
S - Surround yourself with peace,
D - Do not douby the presence of the Spirit -
A - Allow yourself to listen to others,
Y - You are the one who makes the choice of how your day will go for yourself and those around you.

Have a good one; got to run; prayers are welcome as my refugee mom was injured on the job yesterday and I need to help her tend to that problem. June

WEDNESDAY
W - Wander -
E - Expect -
D - Dream -
N - Notice -
E - Entertain -
S - Sense alert -
D - Delve into the day
A - And enjoy each and every experience allowing each one to
Y - Yield blessing and learning into your life.

Washington is honored as one of the founding leaders of our country; he no doubt did not have that in mind but did his best each day to help others. Thank you God for our country and help us to appreciate what freedom and blessing we have and enjoy. June