Oh, my Texas angel [which is also quite possibly the worst song in the world].
Kelly. My mom away from home. There is not a single item that I have needed on the world race that she hasn’t had somewhere, deep in her Mary Poppins bag. More than snacks, batteries, shampoo, bandaids, and haircuts… Kelly has given so much to be over the past five months. The way that she sees the Lord at work, at all times, in all things, has challenged me to do the same. She has opened my eyes to seeing the Lord at work. She has caused me to be less apathetic and instead become passionate about the incredible fact that God is present in every detail of our lives. Her strength is far more than most women. Leaving two daughters in the states to pack a bag [or 4 bags] to follow what God has for her has not been easy. But, I know that it has been confirmed time and time again that there is purpose in this journey that she is on. It might not be easy, but she is willing to follow Him to wherever He leads. Her encouragement as I grow has spurred me on more than she knows. When I am walking in obedience, I look up and there she is smiling like a proud mother. She sees the best in people. God has given her the gift to see the good in all things… to “find the value� as she would so wisely say. When I feel discouraged, empty, or like I am so far from where I want to be, her words affirm me, encourage me, speak life to me. I am so thankful for this woman and cannot wait to see where the Lord is going to take her… because I know she’ll follow wherever that is.
