Still Basking in the Glow

Last Sunday was Mother's Day, and in spite of being separated from two of my children--Matt in Honduras and Rachel in Georgia--it was the best Mother's Day I've ever had.  I honestly can't remember when I've felt so showered with love and blessings.  I simply could not stop smiling all day long.  If that's what heaven feels like, I want to be there!

The Millers came for Mother's Day.  I'd like to say that they just couldn't be away from me on the big day, but I'm guessing it had more to do with the Skype sessions we were allowed to have with the missionaries for Mother's Day.  I'm not proud.  I'll take visits from my kids and granddaughter any way I can get them.

Didn't get the greatest pictures of the missionaries on
the computer.  I think I was too excited or something.

Hard to see here, but we actually got to three-way Skype
for about ten minutes.  It was awesome, especially to hear
the two missionaries swapping stories and insights.

Sometimes I'm happiest just observing my family, and it was immensely  enjoyable to watch everyone so tuned in to what Sister Young and Elder Young had to say.  Pure joy!  We were finally all in the same room again. . . kind of.  It really warmed my heart.

Unfortunately, this may have been the view the missionaries
saw most of Emily.  It's hard to ask a one-year-old to pay
attention for very long.  They enjoyed seeing her toddle around.

We were unable to attend Emily's official birthday bash, so we saved her presents for her to open a week after the big day.  I even remembered to unearth the present Rachel left with me sixteen months ago for Emily's first birthday.  It brought a little tear to my eye to see Emily tear into it. Auntie Rachel has been magnificent while she has been gone.  The weekly homemade cards/letters she has sent to Emily are amazing.  I hope she'll let me share that project sometime.

Emily with her gift from Rachel.  Sister Young even wrapped
it before she left.  I was impressed!

Loved her focus.

Mama knows best.  Karen tipped me off that Emily might
like a shopping cart, and it was a hit.  She was so cute
pushing it around.  She looked a little too grown-up, however.

We took a few minutes for some quick pix before church on Sunday.  That was fun.  I love this sweet family.  They light up my life whenever they come.  

Now, who are you again?

This little soul just makes me smile, always.

She and Mike kind of like each other as well.

My new favorite picture of Emily. 

Life is good, so very good.  These happy times will sustain me when life isn't as good and when challenges come.  For now, however, wow!  Life is good!