“It is natural and good that we delight in the little things with our children. God didn’t command mothers to rejoice over elbow dimples and the smell of a new baby’s head. He didn’t tell us to smile over them while they sleep, or to love the way they look in footie pajamas. He didn’t tell us these things, because He didn’t have to. That is the natural love of a mother for her children. But the love that we need, the reminders we need, is to love them, not for our own sake, but for what God is doing through them. We need a supernatural love. We need to believe in the victory, to mother in faithful confidence. …These mouths we are feeding — these are the mouths that God has ordained to use to silence the enemy.” -R. Jankovic
Happy Birthday to our Mama dear! Thank you for mothering in faithful confidence. Thank you for teaching us to love Jesus with our whole hearts, to work hard, be joyful, and follow him- even when a leap of faith seems to be your only transportation.
We love you dearly! XO, Kayla
Happy, Happy Birthday, Dear Friend!
Love you and appreciate you!!
p.s.
love R. Jankovic… she starts with elbow dimples and footie pajamas and ends with silencing the enemy! I have never read anything she has written without being completely encouraged!
Thank you!!
Blessed is the woman who fears the Lord! Happy Birthday to you Stephanie!!! Enjoy your many blessings <3
Heather
Thank you, Heather! I feel like the most blessed Mama in the world….the Lord has trusted Blake and I with SO much!
Happy Birthday most beautiful daughter of the King! You are such a precious sister, Stephanie. I don’t think you know the impact you’ve had in my life through your example of loving God and loving others. Thank you for being obedient to the Lord and for your love!
You are dearly loved sweet friend.
May the Lord bless Stephanie and keep her; may the Lord make His face shine on Stephanie and be gracious to her; may the Lord turn His face toward Stephanie and give her peace.
Ok – been spending most of my birthday so far with tears in my eyes! Thank you for this uplifting and edifying comment. You are SO sweet and SO missed. Love you!
Oh Dear Friend….What a treasure you are. Happy Birthday! These pictures of Eliza are absolutely gorgeous. Kayla…what a beautiful tribute to your worthy mama.
Thank you! I treasure you too. Can’t wait till Sunday!!
Happy birthday dear friend!!!! Love you!!!
Thank you! Love you too!
Happy birthday, Mrs. M!!! Thanks for being such a blessing! & Kay, this is a beautiful post! <3
Thank you!! You bless ME more!!! See you in 24 days!!!!! YEAH!!!!
Yay!!!
I hope you have a wonderful day. Miss having you close by.
I miss you too!!! I did have a wonderful day!!!
Beautiful quote, beautiful baby, beautiful mama. Happy, happy birthday dear friend!
Thank you!!!!
Happy belated birthday!!! Keep doing an awesome job as a wife, mom & friend! We’re so blessed to call you guys friends!
Thank you!! We are blessed to call you friends too!!! Hope your crew is doing great!
Congrats on another birthday! I know four people that share this special birth date. How cool is THAT?!?
follow him- even when a leap of faith seems to be your only transportation. Love this Kayla Mae…beautifully and thoughtfully written. What a wonderful tribute to your godly mom. We have no greater joy than to know our children walk in truth.
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