Happy Birthday Mom
Today would have been my mother’s 62nd birthday. It’s hard to imagine what life would be like if she was still with us. Would I have made some of the moves I made years ago? Would I have moved to Iowa? Would I have stayed in Chicagoland? Would I be done with school right now?
Would my faith have been as strong?
You see, my mother’s passing was the biggest test of my faith – especially in light of the fact that I had only been following Christ for a year at that point in my life. Because I leaned on Him to get me through things, I know that my faith deepened then. It was because I knew God to be faithful and true that I was able to make the decisions I made.
As I look back on my life, I see that the steps I took helped me follow the plan He has for me. My moving to Iowa brought Nicole into my life. Nicole’s internship in Indianapolis brought me to Traders Point and the youth ministry. The youth ministry brought friendships, direction, support, clarity. All part of His plan.
Even after all these years, my mother still impacts my life, and I am thankful for that. I miss her terribly, and I wish I could have one more day with her. With that my dear readers, I ask you to think of your mothers today. Call them, tell them you love them, hug them.
Ama, feliz cumpleanos, and te extrrano mucho.
October 1 was a weepy day for me as well. It would have been my Dad’s 80th birthday.