Thank you Jesus ❤️ for Mommy!!!
Dear Mommy,
In a culture where the best chinaware & silverware are locked in a glass cabinet “for display only”; used only on special occasions with special people, you mom, went COUNTER-CULTURE and used it for our family. Growing up, I distinctly remember you saying out loud, “My family IS special so why not use these for my family…”
In a culture where political families plan for a “political dynasty” to continue the “legacy”, you mom, went COUNTER-CULTURE" inspiring us not to consider politics, "just because" Dad was a politician; giving us the freedom to soar and carve out our own lives.
In a culture where children are expected to support their parents financially as a “pay back”, you went COUNTER-CULTURE and supported my decision to serve the Lord and become a missionary.
In a culture where parents dream for their children and their grandchildren to live close by, you went COUNTER-CULTURE & died to that dream (amidst the pain of separation), and released us to live in different cities, countries and contients…
A few months ago, Wil & Jacquie Chevalier asked Carlo and I this question, “How many nations have you touched directly and indirectly?" Interestingly, this was the very frist time someone had asked Carlo and I this question.
But now as I ponder this question… I marvel… Mom, because you chose to boldly live “COUNTER-CULTURE” and released me to answer God’s call in my life, YOU have touched countless lives and countless nations.
Happy Birthday, Mommy! May you be encouraged to know that the Lord delights in you…
“…He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Zephaniah 3:17b New Living Translation (NLT)
I L❤️VE YOU MOMMY!
Sandra ---
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