Photography – Feeling BIG FAMILY LOVE on Valentine’s Day
(Inside: Photography on Valentine’s Day is fun. I love these beautiful photos I took of my kids on Valentine’s Day.)
Sweet sons, you remind me how very blessed I am.
You each are a miracle and a gift.
When I look at you, I remember how big God is.
Without even knowing it, you help me look up.
Watching you, just seeing you every day, remind me of some truths.
God intentionally creates each human being with such beauty and uniqueness. My heart knows that God can do big things in and through your lives. God can use your gifts and talents to point others to Him. So I’m reminded that he also gives me gifts and prepares places for me to use them on this earth (something that’s important to me).
God loves us more than we can ever understand. You boys and your dad surround me with your love and through it, I feel God’s love. You help me better understand “how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” (Ephesians 3: 18).
My dear sons.
I cherish you and am grateful for you.
I hope everyone has a beautiful day filled with love. Happy Valentines Day.
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Cheryl is a mom of 3 boys, wife, speaker, high school teacher, and author of Empowered Moms & Kids. She has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is passionate about learning and teaching. On www.empoweredmomsandkids.com you’ll find inspiration and encouragement for moms raising tweens and/or teens. Read more in the “about” section of this page.
Cheryl, I love this! Your boys are adorable. Enjoy every hug and sweet moment of being their Valentine. Thanks so much for sharing this at CMB. Blessings!
Great photos and happy Valentine's Day to you! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
So sweet! I too, cherish the fact the my kids are my Valentine's! Thank you for sharing at the #SHINEBlogHop!
Thanks, Deb. Hope you had a wonderful Vday!
Thanks, Alison! Hope you had a nice Vday as well and thanks for letting me share!
It is such a phase of life that our kiddos get to be our Valentines, so it is fun to enjoy it. Thanks for letting me share!
Beautiful photography and words Cheryl!
This is my first visit to your blog and I love it! It is beautiful, encouraging, and uplifting. Thank you for sharing your talents and faith with the world!
Blessings
Haley Lillibridge
Grace, Purpose & Pearls
Thanks for the comment. I just checked out your blog and love it. I am following you now.:)
awwwwww cute boys! And I love that owl craft!
<3 Your boys are so fortunate to have you as their mama! I can't wit until Caleb's old enough to understand holidays (including Valentine's Day) and for him to be my little Valentine!!!