Irene,

On this Mothers Day I wanted to send you a love note. As I prayed about what to say, I felt that the note should take the form of a blessing…so please accept this blessing as it is written from my heart especially to you.

Lord, bless my sister Irene with Your presence, Your touch…may Irene feel renewed intimacy borne of grace. Pull back the veil and show her ways you are sustaining her that only she could recognize. Wow her with Your love. Write a love note in her heart that can only be meant for her. Shine Your light upon the tender mercies that have come directly from Your hand to hers. Then protect her, Lord, like you promised in Psalm 23 and Psalm 91. Fight for her with your mighty right arm. Heal her body. Heal her fatique. Plant hope in her that can only come from You…hope that bears fruit…hope that endures…hope that carries life. And Lord, when she is full of you, show Irene the blessing she is to her daughters, her friends, her family, and indeed all who meet her. Show her how a life yielded to You is like a beacon on a hill, shining out in the darkness for others to behold. Draw others to You through Irene’s faith, Irene’s courage, the testimony of her lips, and the tenacity of her trust. Place your spot light on Irene…let others see the crown you have placed on her head and mark her with your favor…

Bless you on Mother’s Day, Irene.
Laura