Mardy Schaefer - My Mother
She's a giver!
Ohh come on, you know my first real blog post had to be about the person who actually gave birth to me and raised me up in this crazy world.
My mother is what I like to call the ultimate giver. Blessing me with little drops of money in the mail, fun little gifts throughout the year even when it’s not my birthday and how can I forget those amazing shopping adventures!?
I came home yesterday and within the first couple minutes she was asking me when I wanted to leave. Leave? I just got home? Our shopping day awaited and within 15 minutes I was ready!
My mom loves to give gifts and it’s an amazing blessing to be on the receiving end of those gifts I actually like! The Bible talks about money more than any other topic (other than the Kingdom of God I believe) so clearly we need to evaluate our response to our money.
2 Corinthians 8:1-7 is a good one that gets me asking these questions.
Am I a giver? Am I a joyful giver? Do I see my money as God sees it? Do I love money more than I should? Do I understand I am a conduit for what He’s blessed me with? Would God be pleased with how I am using His money? If I had a lot less money or a lot more money would my giving look different? Ok, enough questions. I am convicted.
Thank you, Mom for reminding me it’s more blessed to give than receive! :)
AND I can’t go without saying another gift she has given me – A die hard love for the Cyclones! That is something I definitely can’t put a price tag on. Love you, Mom!
Being on the receiving end sometimes, I know that your mom is also a thoughtful giver. In fact, I even consider the occasional clipped article she hands me on a topic of interest to me one of her spontaneous, thoughtful gifts.
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