Pondering "Mommy"

Spent all last week in Pepperdine... Nice. Went to sing with ZOE. We have done that for so many years. Crazy to think about how the time has flown.

I just launched a new facebook fan page for ZOE. Please visit and join! It is a great way to keep the lines of communication open. I just adore the opportunities facebook provides.

Yesterday was Mother's Day... I still cannot accept the fact that I have children?! Luke and Caroline are so wonderful.... This day reminds me of how I so often fail in the task of being a "great mom".... I am not even playing the "mom guilt" card... I am just saying... I acknowledge that it is an awesome responsibility, and I KNOW that I need God's help. It goes so much deeper than play dates, quality time, teaching them life lessons... Motherhood has eternal ramifications. Makes me want to hit my knees... and I should... daily.

I ran into some dear friends at Pepperdine. They have just had the rug pulled out from under them by one of their children's recent choices. They are heartbroken and weary. Made me think about how little time I have left to be the "manager" and controller of my kids' lives. Before you know it, you move into the "consultant" role-- when you get to offer advice with no guarantee that they will even listen! Right now I am glad that I get to make the calls.

So- I remain a mom who is flawed-- but, perhaps I get an "A" for effort!? :)