I went shopping for Mother’s Day cards for our two daughters-in-law last week, and stood looking at the cards with a sudden wave of nostalgia. My mother passed away almost seven years ago, my dad and grandparents are all gone as well. How I wish I could turn back the clock for even an hour with them! But time has marched on, and suddenly my husband and I are the “oldest generation.” How did that happen?! It seems like just yesterday that our three kids were young, and we were still heading off to their grandparents’ house for holidays, and sending cards and flowers up to Minnesota on Mother’s Day. It seemed as if those days would never end. Does time move too quickly for you, too?
But–I still feel so blessed, being able to honor the mothers of our grandchildren on Mother’s Day, and also by the fact that our daughter and her husband have just moved up to the Midwest from the Gulf last week. They are staying with us while they start searching for a new home, and it’s lovely having them with us. I will be treasuring every minute.
My wish for you is that you were able to visit or call your own mom–or that yesterday was filled with good memories.
Wishing you blessings and peace,
Roxanne Rustand
Falling for the Rancher
Love Inspired
June, 2017
USA Today bestselling author Roxanne Rustand is the author of over thirty-five traditionally published novels, and four indie novels. Prior to 2007 she wrote for the secular market, but since then has been happily focused on inspirational fiction and sweet romance. A Golden Heart winner in 1995, she has received two RT Bookclub Magazine Reviewers' Choice Awards, and has been nominated for an RT Bookclub Magazine Career Achievement Award. She is currently writing for Harlequin's Love Inspired line, and is continuing with self publishing. She and her husband live in the country with three horses, two goofy rescue dogs, and a half-dozen barn cats.
Oh yes, time certainly does move too fast for me, Roxanne. I can’t believe it’s already the middle of May. Great cover on your latest LI!
HI Roxanne, time does feel like it moves quickly- my youngest son turns 7 in 2 weeks time and that blows me away! I feel blessed to know that life here on earth is not the end- that we have the hope of Heaven waiting for us, to be reunited with those who have already passed.
Blessings:)
Very well stated Roxanne! Time marches on too quickly at times. Mother’s Day makes me nostalgic and I also wish to spend time with my mother, who passed 10 years ago. My husband and I had this conversation yesterday at the cemetery, while cleaning up my parents grave and leaving flowers. Enjoy time with your daughter. Glad to see my grandchildren on a daily basis. I agree with Jill, can’t believe 2017 is almost at the half way mark. Best wishes.
My husband and I are now the oldest generation as well. We’re currently living with our oldest while our house is built. It’s been a blessing helping them with their children. We’re also now closer to our other children, who are only an hour and a half away. You’re right time flies!
Time passes by quickly before you know it. I’ve found myself wondering when did I stop picking them up? Or when did I stop giving them baths? Or when kisses made the boo boos all better? Now my oldest is shaving and starting to drive. I’m grateful for every moment.
I hope your Mother’s Day was blessed!
Jenny
Thanks for sharing your memories and happy mother’s day.
I also agree time is passing by real quickly. I wish it would slow down a bit more so we could enjoy making our memories with the oldest and youngest generations.
Those hands of time with that for no one will they?
I am not a mother, but was blessed to be able to enjoy dinner with my parents on Saturday night and attend church together on Sunday.
Great post! Yes, hub and I are the older generation; time just flies by! lol
Love the cover on your new book….will be looking for it at Walmart!!
Time does fly and that’s why I try my best to treasure the moments. Hope your Mother’s Day was filled with joy.
Thanks for the memories.
I want to apologize to everyone for my lack of prompt responses to your comments. Right after posting, I got caught up in a whirlwind of rushing around, getting ready to go out of the country. We leave at noon today and I am in a bit of a tizzy! :)
That’s a good reason to be running around. Praying for good travels.