Robert Byrne said "The purpose of life is to have a life of purpose"
I have always been someone who is motivated by purpose. The years that I was fortunate to be able to stay home and raise Nicki and Chris brought great purpose and fulfilment to my life. I always wanted to be the best mom to them and create close relationships with them that would last our lifetime. The greatest satisfaction to me is that both of them love the Lord and I know that they are living their lives for Him. That is our true purpose anyway, isn't it? I originally started this entry to be silly and talk about how having our house listed for sale has given me a purpose and reason to be obsessive compulsive about everything being in place, or a reason to not cook dinner (since we want the house to smell fresh), or a reason to eat Freddy's ice cream (the times we need to get out of the house for a showing at odd hours). That was my original purpose for this entry. I see now that God had a greater purpose. It is for me to remember that my true purpose is to glorify Him in all I say and do. I know I fall short of that most of the time, but thankfully God isn't finished with me yet.
Just for fun, those of you who have raised your children, or are still raising them, will enjoy this song on youtube..."Then They Do". It makes me cry every time.
Jenny
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Love this picture and this quote!
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