In Christ Alone our Hope is Found

I tried to post this link from Ann Voskamp on facebook, but for some reason it said it couldn't be posted. So I am hoping people will still read it if I put the link on here. It is worth your 10 minutes! (o: http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/06/what-to-sing-in-your-storms/

I would consider myself quite low maintenance. It wouldn't bother me at all if Ken and the kids forgot my birthday. Strange I know. I don't need an anniversary present or cards from anyone, including Ken. I just need a special hug from him. We don't do Valentines Day. I love romance, but to say you need to deliver on one specific day is ridiculous. (Ladies give your man a break! (o:) But Mother's Day...... I love it. To me it is the most important day that needs to be recognized, except Christmas and Easter of course. I don't need presents, although I am usually spoiled. I love Mother's Day cards, whether they are made or bought. They make me cry.  Besides being a Christian, being a mother and wife is what defines me. It is my full time job and takes up almost all the hours of my day. I fail every single day. I raise my voice. I am not as organized as I could be. I am not consistent. I often don't take those moments that I should be using to teach my k...