There were some days…and then there were some DAYS….
When these two were growing up life was unpredictable! From an all out girl scrap (notice I did not say fight–although to some it might have appeared as such), to the almost stepped on snake at the pond (by the two pictured above), a broken nose, severed tendon in the hand, car wreck, just to name a few that come to mind tonight. This ever so tired mind. Unpredictable.
The girls pictured next are special too.
(Yes, I know it’s an old picture)
Now, when these three girls were growing up, there were not NEAR as many “issues” as the two girls in the first picture. I wonder why? Perhaps it is the better mothering that my mother did…perhaps it is the generation.
Unpredictable life. That’s what we have.
One thing is always predictable though, God’s love and mercy and grace.
Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and constantly loves those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 NLT
God’s Word is our GREATEST treasure. In it we will find His love notes to us. Our instructions for living productive, fruitful and faithful lives. Our instructions for helping others, and for making it to the end.
Our mother, Valeria, taught each of us girls, Aimee the baby, Wanda, the middle, and me the oldest (if you must know), how to give. She taught by example. (Of course the baby brother is not pictured, probably because since he began serving his country in the Air Force right out of college, he has rarely been home for any length of time. Pictures with all of us are scarce as hens teeth.)
In all the days of our lives (not the soap opera), we’ve seen God faithful. Even when we lacked in faith. We’ve seen Him make a mole hill out of a mountain. We’ve seen Him heal, restore, forgive, and lavish us with His love and mercy.
My prayer for my own daughters is that one day, they can look back, dig in their own treasure boxes and see how they were loved—and what God has done in their lives.
What’s in your treasure box?
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January 2nd, 2010 at 11:22 pm
You know, Angie, I don't know what it was, but I think I have to agree with you – much simpler lives we had when we grew up.
Although I had my rebellious years, I know that I was brought up right. I don't think that we are different mothers, just mothers in a much more difficult time – with much distractions…
Thank you for sharing your heart…
Love & peace,
Iris
January 3rd, 2010 at 6:40 am
That's my prayer for my daughters too.
January 3rd, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I love this! I grew up with one sister & it's very special the “sister” thing!
Wylie
January 3rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Beautiful sharing! Much to say but no need other than BEAUTIFUL.
Loads of love.
January 3rd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
The Lord is our treasure and He gives us treasure in our children. Count all those blessings Angie and continue to be one. Think of all of our treasure stored up in heaven! MORE than we know. Blessings, B
January 4th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Such a beautiful post…… When I see your pictures of you and your sisters my heart breaks.. It is a beautiful sight .. My sister and I are further apart today than we ever have been and the Father God told me to cut her loose this year.. I have done that and blocked her email and blocked her on Face Book.. No phone calls will I take from her or text messages……. She was out here at New Years to see mom and dad for 24 hours and I did not walk across the yard.. Hard to let go of a dream but I think the Father God has given me sisters all around this beautiful blog……. Don't you think…..
January 7th, 2010 at 2:25 am
I love you precious sis.
January 12th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I love this post!.. When we take time to examine the treasures God has given us…it brings praise for all He has done. Your pix are so wonderful…precious memories.
January 16th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Angie, what a beautiful photo! I love seeing resemblences in families. I love your light humor in here too!
Hugs,
Kathy
January 19th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
I will tell you mamma what is in my treasure box, I do have a real one, first cards and notes from you and dad, Aunt Wanda, Grandma, Grandere, April, two from friends in High School, Grannys bracelet, Great-Grandaddy's tie clip, a hankie from Grandaddy (very special you know the reason) several baby items, and a picture book cover that Granny made, oh and one of Grannys clip on red white and blue ear rings… I don't know who got the other one…
In truth my treasure box holds lots of love and lost on memories!!
January 19th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Beautiful photo and post. You are so precious.
March 10th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Loved all of this, Angie…true treasures….