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Photography – Feeling BIG FAMILY LOVE on Valentine’s Day

Someday other women will hold these boys hearts, but today… I get to be their valentine.
 
(Warning…over-the-top sappy words following.
Sometimes I just get like that. Thank you for liking me anyway.)

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. You remind me that 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.


It gives me confidence that God can also use me. You 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).


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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And speaking of love.  I felt BIG LOVE through Skipping Sideways Blog. Tia featured my blog post on “What to when life gets frustrating…”  I hope you get a chance to take a look at my featured post here.  Thank you, Tia!

Grateful to link to these blogs and Christian Mommy Blogger. This blog post contains affiliate links.

Cheryl Donely

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.

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10 comments

  • Deb Wolf February 14, 2015 at 4:23 pm Reply

    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!

  • Alison Agnew February 14, 2015 at 9:41 pm Reply

    Great photos and happy Valentine's Day to you! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

  • Echo A February 15, 2015 at 3:05 pm Reply

    So sweet! I too, cherish the fact the my kids are my Valentine's! Thank you for sharing at the #SHINEBlogHop!

  • sinceibecameamom February 15, 2015 at 10:09 pm Reply

    Thanks, Deb. Hope you had a wonderful Vday!

  • sinceibecameamom February 15, 2015 at 10:10 pm Reply

    Thanks, Alison! Hope you had a nice Vday as well and thanks for letting me share!

  • sinceibecameamom February 15, 2015 at 10:10 pm Reply

    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!

  • Haley Lillibridge February 17, 2015 at 7:54 pm Reply

    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

  • sinceibecameamom February 18, 2015 at 11:40 am Reply

    Thanks for the comment. I just checked out your blog and love it. I am following you now.:)

  • Brittany at Equipping Godly Women February 19, 2015 at 2:58 am Reply

    awwwwww cute boys! And I love that owl craft!

  • Susannah February 23, 2015 at 5:19 pm Reply

    <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!!!

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