In case I forget my blessings, I can look down at my new Mother's Day necklace and actually count them! My guys gave me the most beautiful necklace with engraved, birthstone charms for each of my boys. We told Mason that the purple one is for him and the green is for Miles Avery. Later (and repeatedly), Mason told me that he likes the purple one best! How often I forget to count my blessings, much less, name them one by one.
When upon life's billows You are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged Thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings Name them one by one,
And it will surprise you What the Lord hath done.
Are you ever burdened With a load of care,
Does the cross seem heavy You are called to bear.
Count your many blessings Every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing As the days go by.
When you look at others With their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised You His wealth untold.
Count your many blessings Money cannot buy,
Your reward in heaven Nor your home on high.
So amid the conflict Whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged God is over all.
Count your many blessings Angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you To your journey's end.
4 comments:
what a sweet gift....i guess you had it on this morning? i never got close enough to see it. gotta love the east lanier backdrop in your photo!! :)
I've always loved that song too-my mom used to like to sing it when I was growing up. I love that gift too-what sweet boys you have-all three of them! : )
I doubt you could "forget" them even though you might want to sometimes-I know I do ;) You've done such a good job training Mitch and now look at him passing down the torch to the boys-I see shiny things in your future!
What a sweet family! And you guys win the award for always taking a picture to remember!
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