In my blog titled ” My Praying Grandmother” I wrote about the song “Prayer Saved My Life” by James Fortune & FIYA
This single song is my dedication to my Mother, Mother in-law, Godmother, Aunties, Sisters, Cousins, Church Mothers, Friends and readers..
As I child I use to wake up early to just lay in bed and listen as my grandmother spent time on her knees conversing with God. She would petition on behalf of her whole family, her community and church. She did this daily without ceasing and like James says in the song “Because prayers don’t expire, I know those same prayers are carrying me through today!” I can never thank her enough for her prayers or God for delivering time and time again! Keep watching over us my love!
I know my mother, Godmother, and Aunties have spent plenty of time praying for me as well cause Lord knows I’ve needed their covering on many occasions and I would not be who I am without their prayers.
“Thank you for praying for me,
Thank you for covering me,
Thank you for loving me,
Your prayers… Your prayers.. saved my life”
To my mother, as thank you for for all that you have done and continue to do to keep me from being overwhelmed with all that I take on like I have a lot of free time.
Because of you my husband has hot meals at home, packed lunches (with sliced grapes🙄) and a mostly sane wife. Thank you for loving Chocolate like you birthed him, he’s not easy to love but you do it so effortlessly and I appreciate you! Besides my Auntie, you’re my favorite wine partner!🍷 Lol
To my mother in-law, I cannot imagine life without you. I have loved you since I was 19 years old. I thank you for my husband, the love and guidance you provided him over the years reflect in the husband that he is. I thank you for for taking me under your wing and picking up where my gran left off in fashion and heels, heels, heels! You’re so beautiful from the inside out and I’m grateful!❤
To my Godmother, you know how much I love and adore you, your spirit, your guidance, your support is always appreciated. I thank you for always loving me and thinking of me.
To my auntie C, often my second mom, where would I be without you as my inspiration for great penmanship, education and speaking my mind?💋 I thank you for always being available to us like we are your own. Without even asking, you continue to show up when we need you most! We are grateful!
To sisters, (both by relation and choice) I am so thankful for all my babies you have blessed my life with. They truly brighten my day and so do each of you as you raise those amazing children to be future leaders. My babies are happy and healthy and I know that’s mostly in part because of you all. You love through all the joys and woes of motherhood. Thank you for sharing them with me and listening to me give my unsolicited advice without cussing me out😄.. lol
To my cousins, we have been on this journey of life together for some time now. I am so proud of all of you and all that you continue to do to grow and expand your territories!🙌🏽 As we continue to accomplish and live our ancestors’ wildest dreams, I cannot think of anyone else I would rather have by my side. I am thankful for you support and my baby cousins!
To my church mothers, I cannot ever fully thank you for filling the void I didn’t realize I had. I thank God for the blessings that you have been and continue to be. I am on a closer walk with God, determined to live a life of obedience because of your influence.
To know that there are even more strong, faith-filled women praying for me, supporting me and there to guide me, makes the sun shine brighter in my life!🌞
To my friends (you actually fall into the sister section-but I’ll give you some more lines here), some of us have been in each other’s lives for more than half our lives and others are newer but each of you have made an impact (that’s why I keep you around). I love our conversations, the shared encouragement, and the accountability that we have established. I am grateful for each of you!
If you’re still reading, I’m extremely thankful for you as well!😊
God has been so good to me! I cannot be anything other than Grateful!
Happy Mother’s Day!🌷