To My Quarantined Young Mommas

You are moving through these days

 bravely right now.

Encircled by the little ones 

that keep you on the go...

even when you don't quite know

 the direction these days.

One day floats into another 

and only the dimming of the light 

gives a nod- another one down.

These little ones will listen to the stories someday-

of "remember when". 

Like your grandmothers 

told of the Great Depression and 

 World War 2.

You will have "ration" tales 

and empty-stocked shelves at the store.

You have taken to the "Great Outdoors" 

for a bit of respite and a sense 

that all is right with the world.

You have gathered them close and

hugged them tightly.

You have lined them up for family photos 

to mark the time for the generations to come.

You have done the silly faces to get the smiles-

 like all the generations before.

You have hugged them tightly

 even as you allow them 

to spread their wings to discover.

You have hid from them your own fears

 and doubts for this "new world" 

we live in and wondering what the future bodes.

You have allowed them to LIVE LARGE

 in tighter spaces-

expanded their worlds as the parameters closed in.

You have reassured YOUR OWN MOMMA 

that you are strong, true and trusting.

You have burned a light brightly of HOPE that 

reassures beyond human measure.

You have pointed to Scripture truths

 that have walked through the centuries

 to bring consolation-
because you live beyond these tedious days.

Born Again to a Living Hope

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 

According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again 

to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, 

kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's power are being guarded 

through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Dear Daughters of MINE- this prayer for you.

May you see past the piles and the whines

to speak truth to the hearts 

of these littles ones in your care.

May they be blessed by your courageous

 moving into these days with

power beyond your understanding. 

May they know that your steadfast love for them

 is just a little picture of their Father's great love and

the sacrifice of His Own Son for each and everyone.

Be Hope Bringers. Be Joy Spreaders.
 Be Grace Givers.
Be strong in your bravery 

and humbled by His strength. Amen.

I hope you know how very proud

 I am of each of you-

Jessica, Laura and Sara-

 in this Mother's Day story time of today.

love, mom