Gifted

I may not be the fastest runner, the craftiest artist, the most talented singer.

I was not awarded "most intellectual" or "wittiest" in my high school senior superlatives.

I never won a blue ribbon in the science fair, or a trophy in the spelling bee.

But I am gifted.

Gifted with a precious blessing I never imagined would be so perfect.

Gifted with the joy that comes from holding his tiny hands

and feeling his soft curls every time I kiss his sweet face.

Gifted with the deep appreciation for my dear friend Perspective - I couldn't make it through this journey without her. She keeps me grounded...and at the same time sets me free.

It's a beautiful relationship.

Gifted with a never-fail-to-make-me-smile miracle little boy

who never ceases to amaze, inspire, enlighten, and encourage.

Gifted with the unique, amazing love a mother feels for her child...

and a special day to celebrate it.

Gifted with a husband who upon his wife's urging will take 100 pictures

...trying to get the perfect one...

...or even better - a few to make us laugh.

Gifted with a family who will look at his sweet face and feel the same swell of pride, joy, gratitude and awe that I do...so, so thankful he is ours. I can't believe he is ours.

And above all... gifted with the knowledge that all these gifts are given to us by the ultimate Giver...He is over it all...in everything we do...and responsible for everything I love.

My God has given me so much. And today...as we celebrate Motherhood...I lift my smiling heart to Him with the deepest, most sincere "thank you" I have ever felt.

And I know He hears it.

I may not be the fastest runner...but I certainly get a lot of practice.

I may not be the craftiest artist...but I am surrounded by beauty.

I may not be the most talented singer...but my life song sings of God's goodness.

I may not be a lot of things....

(the gift from my sweet boy...a pretty ring he picked out himself...and an oh-so-sweet tradition)

But one thing is certain...

I am gifted.