Thursday, April 19, 2007
About My Mom
I received a comment from anonymous tonight, it really made me think. I never want to mislead any of my blogger friends in anyway. She had read my post regarding my Bible study, in which I had written about my father and mother. She said she did not understand how I can make my mother sound so angelic in my posts, when she did the things that she did to me in my life. Well, the answer is, forgiveness. Yes, my mother hurt me on my 22 birthday, by telling me she and my father did not want me, she actually tried to abort me. Yes, it hurt when my stepfather sexually abused me when I was 17, and my mother did not believe me, and she kicked me out. But, I loved her, always did, still do. I chose to forgive her, and take care of her before she passed away one year ago on April 21, 2006. I had the honor of leading her to the Lord before she passed away. My mother was not perfect, but neither am I. I have deep scars, and wounds, but we all do. Jesus has told us to forgive over, and over. That is what I choose to do. I do not mean to make my mother sound like an angel, or perfect. But, when she was in the world, I feel she was an angel with a broken wing, like most of us are. But, she is in heaven now, and God has fixed her broken wing. Thank You Jesus for loving me, and understanding my heart. I love You.
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Denise, I'm sorry for all your pain but you are amazing in your forgiveness! What a light you are!
Without forgiveness, your mom would have been lost to both you and God. You are a wonderful woman! Blessings to you!
Denise,
How generous a spirit you have! My mom considered having an abortion with my brother, who is graduating from law school this May. She told me this but she did nto realize the impact of her words. Honestly, she did not know that what she was saying was hurtful. She just thought she was being truthful and telling me how difficult a time she was going through...finding out she was pregnant while going through a divorce. you are right that we are all broken, we are all sinners, no one sin is greater than another. And what a gift you gave your mom...forgiveness and leading her to Jesus. You have made your Father in Heaven so proud Denise! I will be praying for you on Saturday.
Blessings-
Jenny
What a beautiful explanation, Denise. Yes, we all are not perfect, but He makes us perfect. You are the perfect example to show us what true forgiveness means.
Blessings to you and yours.
Dear Denise,
I think you are a beautiful light, inspiration, and very generous person. You love for others and Christ shows though every post. You will never know how much you have touched my heart getting to know you with what I am going through. I never want to mislead either Of which you never have and didn't owe anyone an explanation ..but you did a great job) but don't know whether to put some of the pain I really went through though it might help others. I guess you of all bloggers and Christians might understand. Great job , great post. You are a great example.
In his endless love,
Angel ( Angel Mama Pearls of Wisdom)
Great post my friend and bless your heart for the way you have been able to make peace with everything that has happened in your life and forgive those who have wronged you and ultimately, in the end, show them great mercy. You are a great example my friend :) LOVE TO YOU!
my dear I am so sori
what a great thing you did by leading your mum to the Lord before she died
Love you my friend
Hi denise, how are you feeling today? I'm headed to bed here pretty quick. You know what, I decided not to do the purse thing, it is so not me. I want to work harder at the Bible Study. Love & hugs to you. Have a blessed day. Love & hugs, Bonnie
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