Mother's Love their Daughters....even if they show it poorly!

Well, by now you all know that "one" of the sources of my unhappy heart has been that Holly and Brad had to move to Jackson for a short time to manage their first Chick Fil A....now that their time is up there, I find myself wanting to race over and do all of the things that I didn't do...eat at the restraunts they've told us about...shop in the cute shops one more time...etc...etc... Go figure! Am i never satisfied?? Its as if my whole life I've wanted my cake and eat it too so to speak! Or I look at a situation and ALWAYS think the grass MUST be greener on the other side!! Well, let me tell you....the cake will make you FAT!!! and the grass on the other side is usually just as dry and withered as the one on my side!!!

All of that to say...Life is a Struggle!!!! Watching Hope Floats I'm always struck by the saying, "Mother's love their daughters, even if they show it poorly!" It strikes a chord in my heart that I don't like...that I want to change in my own life with my daughter! I love her more than life itself...and yet I complain to her...and I used to ask her all the time about the ifs, ands, whys or buts in all of this Chick Fil A moving around mess!!! But you know what? I was showing her my love very poorly...and I did learn from it! I saw just how much she had "Left and Cleft!" and I was very proud! I saw how much she adored and loved her husband second only to the Lord! I saw how she treated him with respect and honor and love during their entire stay in Jackson...and now, as they prepare to leave for Anniston...I thought I might see a wee bit of a "come apart!" mind you!!! ( I think Jim saw it for a second...but they kept it from me!!! GOOD!!! I didn't need to see it!!! ) anyway....once again, I stand amazed at the maturity that Holly as well as Brad has shown throughout all of this! They've trusted the Lord with the decisions being made...even when they were very disappointed about not getting the 5 points store here in town. They have made every effort to leave Northpark Mall on good terms for the next incoming manager...they have loved the staff like nothing I've ever seen!!! And you know what...I'm truly afraid that the staff may leave once Holly and Brad tell them that they are having to move this weekend! Thats how much they love and respect Holly and Brad!!! Thats how much Holly and Brad have ministered to them!!!! I'm even sad that they are leaving behind this wonderful staff...as much as I want them to be closer to Birmingham! I know how much these people love them and how much they love their employees!!! I need to get excited about this next adventure in their young married life!!! I want to be able to say..."Mother's love their daughters, just as Christ loved us!" Well...that will take MAJOR prayer warriors on my part! :) but thats ok!! I'm learning...I'm taking baby steps so to speak....I'm learning to trust in the Lord as I give up my will for my daughter...I'm learning that His will is FAR better than mine for her!! I know in my heart that this next group of Chick Fil A employees will never be the same after getting loved on by Holly and Brad! I'm excited that they will be a blessing to yet, another unsuspecting group of people!!!

Tonight, a very dear friend shared a verse with me that had ministered to her...as I read on, I saw that even the next verse held meaning for me in this area of my life.... of trusting Him... of trusting Him with my children.When sadness overtakes me, and I get depressed or lonely at the thought of my whole family not being right here under my wing....I will remember this verse from Genesis!!! Thank you, Cindy!!!!

"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. So do not fear, I will be with you and your little ones". Genesis 50:20-21