A Mother's Thankful Heart

I recently read a book called "The Power of a Positive Mum" by Karol Ladd. It was a great read. In the book was included this poem, which really lifted me up the day I read it. Thought I'd share it tonight. (forgive the spacing; Blogger isn't behaving and won't let me do it the way I want to!!)

A Mother's Thankful Heart

I come before You Father

To thank you for this life

The blessings you have given me

As a mother and a wife

I'm thankful for my children

As I watch them grow and play

Knowing that each moment

Will live for just today

I'm thankful for the laundry

For the dust to wipe away

I'm thankful for the problems

That make me stop and pray

I'm thankful for my husband's job

The roof above our heads

I'm thankful for our daily food

For the comfort of our beds

I'm thankful for the errands

The phone that always rings

I'm thankful for the tears we cry

For the joy that laughter brings

I'm thankful for our family's love

The way we sit and talk

The simple games we often play

The picnics and the walks

I'm thankful for the little things

That make up every day

For therein lies your love, Lord

And the wonder of your ways

I'm thankful for the memories

That life has brought my way

I count it as a blessing

To be a mother every day.