Janis Van Keuren

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A Mother’s Day Remembrance

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         When Oldest was in kindergarten, the students made a Mother’s Day present that included their handprints and part of a little one’s poem. I still have those handprints framed and hanging on the wall that leads up to our bedroom. It was a special reminder today of pudgy loving hands, warm hugs, and bedtime stories that never seemed to end. Cuddling up with my memories.

My little hands
reach up to you
for hugs before
I sleep …
And fold together
when I pray
The Lord my soul
to keep.
My little hands
are tiny now
But yours will
serve to guide
me …
And when I’m grown I’ll still
reach out
And know you’re 
right beside me.
(Author not listed)
Roses from Hubby

Happy Mother’s Day to You

     “He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children.” Psalm 113:9 NIV

     My dearest friend has two handprint poems just like this one with her boys love engraved on them. We’ve been friends since Oldest and her son were in kindergarten. Happy Mother’s day to you, Julie. Remembering those childhood days with fondness and love.

From My Heart to Yours,

     In tribute to my Mom who is rejoicing before the Lord
Linking with Spiritual Sunday and Scripture and a Snapshot

Sundays spent with HIM

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  1. beautiful tribute and memories

  2. beautiful tribute and memories

  3. beautiful tribute and memories

  4. beautiful tribute and memories

  5. Janis, what a lovely tribute! I collect sayings and writings about hands to share with people in the memoir classes I teach, and you can be sure I’ll share this with them (providing a link to your blog, of course).

    One day I got out some old family photos, scanned them, and cropped out everything but the hands. It’s amazing how we recognize people by their hands, even without any other part of the picture. A lot of stories can come to mind from just looking at a loved one’s hands. Some day I’m going to write about my mother’s hands. Thank you for your inspiration, and Happy

    Mother’s Day!

    Linda

  6. Julie~I have tears in my eyes as I read your comment. So blessed we are–so blessed by the friendship, too, that God has given us. You are a treasure!

    Mom of M&Ms~Truly beautiful memories on this Mother’s Day! May your day be filled with precious moments!

    Linda~Oh, it’s so good to see you here again. How thrilled I am to see that the hands verse blessed you and provided something for you to use as well. Have a Blessed Mother’s Day.

    Our Peculiar Lives~thank you. The flowers are lovely to look at and remind me of Hubby’s love for me.

    From My Heart to Yours,
    Janis

  7. Thank you my dear friend. I am blessed beyond measure
    Two young men, a wonderful husband and friends all good gifts from the Giver of LIfe! Your post put my mother’s day among the best ever!
    Love Julie

  8. What beautiful memories you have.Your flowers are beautiful.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

  9. Beautiful, beautiful flowers!

  10. Your pictures are amazing. I framed my daughter’s handprint many years ago — she’s 26 now with 4 children of her own. Such a treasure.

    May your week be filled with joy and God’s presence.
    ~Pamela

  11. Very beautiful reflecting your own mom and you as a mom to your children and a dream come true. Lovely roses!!! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
    Karen

  12. Beautiful remembrance, beautiful post.
    I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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