Annie Sullivan

Annalee Grace Sullivan was born on April 7, 2003 and lived the life of a playful, spiritually sensitive, musical child until she was 3 1/2 years old. On January 21, 2007 she suffered an hypoxic brain injury from a seizure caused by undiagnosed Addison's Disease. In spite--or because--of her physical and cognitive limitations, Annie was a blessing to all who knew her. She died on March 25, 2011, and today stands in the presence of Jesus--completely whole and without disability.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Mixed blessings on Mother's Day

When thinking about what to write this Mother's Day, I ran across this excellent blog post from last year. It pretty much says it all...some of us celebrate this day, some of us grieve. And, probably most--like me-- do a little of both:

I celebrate because I had a mother who loved me, and loved Jesus.

But I grieve her because she left this earth when I was only 26.

I celebrate because God blessed me with seven wonderful children.

But I grieve because one of them is in heaven.

Yet for all of the mix of happiness and sorrow, motherhood is a worthy calling, and I am grateful to be a mom and grandmother! And this Mother's Day, I thank God for the children He has given me, and trust Him for the good things to come--both in this life and the next.

Jean

Children are a gift from the Lord. Psalm 127:3

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: I agree. It brings boundless joys and blessings and some almost unbearable sorrows.

Happy Mother's Day, my friend.

Continuing love and prayers,

Terri Whitman; May 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Jean said...: Thanks, Terri. Happy Mother's Day to you, too.

Love,

Jean; May 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM
uncle jeff said...: Jean - You've carried on mom's legacy by being the terrific mother you are:)

Love,

Your brother; May 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Jean said...: Well, thank you, Jeff. I hope I do carry on her legacy. Maybe not her DRIVING legacy...but the other stuff. ;-)

Love you.; May 13, 2012 at 6:12 AM
uncle jeff said...: I accept the compliment :-); May 18, 2012 at 5:59 PM