MOTHERS DAY

Whether you are a mother or a child, Mother's Day is very special. At least it is in my family. I have been blessed with two beautiful daughters (Cathie and Barbie) two great sons-in-law (Tim and Steve, and two wonderful grandchildren (Angela and Ben)- except now there are three because a grandson-in-law (Zach)was added in 2006. Although Angela and Zach could not make it home, and Ben was there for just a few hours, the rest of us had a great weekend.

Cathie and Tim brought me up on Friday and stayed the weekend. On Saturday the four of them went hiking on the property, climbing hills, fording streams, and having a great time together. They were out for about three hours and were really tired, but exhilarated, when they returned. That night Steve fixed deer steak for supper. He knew it was my favorite and it was a wonderful meal.

On Sunday, Mother's Day, we all went to church and it was nice to have a daughter on each side of me and all be together. After church Steve took us on a scenic tour and then came home to grill steaks. They were delicious and we all enjoyed them. Not too long after that, Cathie and Tim had to head back to Memphis, but I will be staying until the 27th. It's such a joy to be with Barbie and Steve and to enjoy their beautiful home and all the great scenery. It is so restful to be able to just sit and praise God for His artistry and His great love.

Although I did bring some projects to work on (I am going to do another Poem Tape and CD, and a couple of poem booklets, but a lot of the time I plan to read and just enjoy the peace and quiet here.

It seems that the Lord always gives me at least one new poem when i am here, but yesterday, He gave me four, but I am only going to share one with you. It is entitled "Buried Treasure" and it is so true that we all have treasure buried in us, but we do need to dig it out ourselves.

Hope you enjoy the poem - that you had a wonderful Mother's Day - and that you will do some digging into the Word.

BURIED TREASURE

Dig up the buried treasure
That dwells inside of you
Then stepping out in confidence
To do what you can do

Knowing that the God in you
Is greater than the foe
And when you search the Scriptures
He’ll help you learn and grow

That you might know the words to speak
And just what you should do
To overcome the enemy
Each time he comes at you

For God will give you wisdom
No matter what you face
If you will take your cares to Him
And His Words you embrace

You will always find an answer
But you must dig it out
Then act on it in confidence
Not having any doubt

For this treasure that’s within you
It’s all you’ll ever need
Because it is the Word of God
And it has been decreed

Kay Smith Crouch
May 12, 2009

MOTHERS DAY