a tender note from my mom

i'm doing a bit of desk cleaning, 
re-reading of cards and letters i have not been able 
to part with.

here's part of a little note sent from my mom,
oct. 21. but i don't know the year, 
guessing it's the mid 1980's, when we only had 2 kids.
we were pastoring our first church and lived 16 hours away. 


"Hi my very dears.
Your two hour letter was so good. We all enjoyed it.
....We do pray for all of you always....My darling daughter how 
I love you - keep your eyes on Jesus and please Him - we never
can or will please all people - nor should we feel badly when we don't. You are doing the best you can and that's all Christ asks.
You know we can't change people - only give them the example
of our lives and how blessed it is to know Jesus in a personal way -
then they make the choice. This is a pep letter - by now you are wondering I am sure - anyway we love you - rejoice when you rejoice - hurt when you hurt and cry when you cry, even if we are miles apart - you have never left our hearts.Your happiness and 
well being are as important to us now as it was when you were 3.
Nothing changes - but the size of the child for a parent. So continue to share with us.
all our love, Daddy and Mother." 

this still blesses me, 
challenges me to be as loving,
and reminds me what a treasure i had for a mom. 

and my gentle reminder:
keep/or start those monthly self exams of your breasts!
get your mammogram!