A message to my kids

Oh my precious babies, Joy, Joshua, Jason, Jessica and Jeremy

How I love you so much each and every one of you. Looking back over the years, motherhood  has been truly a blessing. I never thought I would love motherhood but I can honestly say from the very depths of me that I am truly grateful that God guided my life in that direction, for it has been one of the greatest privileges to be your mom. I could not have asked for better kids. I loved being a mother to you...rocking and holding you for hours on end and soothing your cries. I loved all the laughter and silliness we have shared. I loved being able to share our Savior with you and homeschooling you. Those were very precious years.

Joy Nicole

 At the onset of motherhood, holding you in my arms,my firstborn, Joy, I fell in love with you and fiercely loved and protected you to the best of my ability. You were so much fun to play with and dress up in all kinds of girly clothes.You were, and are such a joy in my life.

Joshua Adam

18 months later Joshua entered this world rather quietly. A teeny tiny boy, with big blue eyes. You slept all the time in the first few months. Joy was thrilled to have a baby brother and her maternal instincts kicked in even at a year and half old. Now, you had another protector to watch over you besides your Dad and I. You were a quiet baby and would look at me with such adoring eyes that would make any mothers heart melt.

Jason Steven

2 years later Jason joined our family one October. You were always smiling. You melted the hearts of any woman that picked you up, including mine. Josh loved having a younger brother to play with and the 3 of you would get into more mischief. Oh the pranks you played on young babysitters.

Jessica Hope

Another 2 and half years later, Jessica was born. She was greatly anticipated seeing as I had miscarried between Jason and her. Now, Joy had a little sister to play and watch over. You silently watched the others get into more trouble and learned how to not get into trouble. Your bothers and sister could not understand why you never got spanked and to this day still taunt you about it.

Jeremy Cordell  12/19/1992-12/23/1992

And lastly came Jeremy, only here for 5 days.  Your Dad, held little Jeremy in his arms as he slipped out of this world and into Jesus's arms. What a profound impact you made on our lives. We will never forget you Jeremy.

I am vastly aware of my shortcomings and can only thank God that He honored my humble prayers that in my shortcomings He would fill in those gaps where it was impossible for me to do.

Below are some of the songs I recorded in the mid 80's. I sang goodnight kiss to Joy and Josh almost every night  in the rocking chair hour. The recordings are old, so clarity is not the best. The masterpiece song takes a few seconds to start..so hang in there.