I'm sitting here...the cursor is blinking...taunting me. I have lots of posts I want to write, but lately I feel like pulling back. Life is moving fast. It's rolling on. We're celebrating milestones and on the back end waiting for heavenly homecomings.
My girlie turned 13 this past week. That's major. She's officially a teenager. I look at her and marvel at the young woman she's become. She is no longer little...waaaaaaaa! But that's okay. I would rather her be who she is now than that cuddly little newborn. She makes me proud PROUD! It's a good age. It's a good time to be a momma.
For her birthday I decided to relive my own teen years a bit, so I went and scooped up all the little make-up tidbits I thought she might like. No eyeliner. No major color. Just a little powder and mascara. Just a little blusher and some gloss. I remember my mom teaching me the basics, and it just seems like a good time to pass them on to my sweet girl. She squealed;)
Little chick got her this to attach to her backpack. Perfect for her. Love that she has this outlet. It's a good thing. If you don't follow her on Instagram you should check her out...bigchick7 is her IG name. She has a gift.
Okay so in addition to my girlie reaching a milestone this past week my mom's mom is about to make her grand entrance to Heaven soon. She turned 100 back in November and has been declining rapidly. My mom got the call that she's only got a few days, so she flew out to Arizona to be with her. She's there now. She wants to be there when she finally dies. I'm praying this gift for her. It's major. She's had her momma for 70 years. She wants to be by her side when she sees Jesus. Please pray with me too. We would really appreciate it.
Be a blessing.
989. the washing machine doing my work for me in the background
990. that my momma made it
991. phone calls with friends
Praying for your sweet momma, I really hope she makes it. And you got an amazing girl that big chick, you are a blessed mama!
ReplyDeleteWow - such opposites you are facing - praying comfort, strength and peace for you! Your daughter looks so much like you! :) It's amazing to watch them grow - I love all the stages of my kids but I'm enjoying them a lot as they are growing and become their own little people!! :) I feel for your mom - it can't ever be easy.
ReplyDeleteGoodness. This entire post made me cry. Such sweetness.
ReplyDeleteLove phone calls with you too. You always make me feel confident!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe Sweet Girl is 13!!!!! So scary but so awesome at the same time because I see what I have to look forward to. She is a blessing to me too! All my family. I pray my kids turn out like her!
So glad your mama made it. I remember watching my own mom watch HER mom pass and she love that she was there, no matter how sad, it's so good to be there.
Xo
I think that is the perfect gift for a 13 year old girl! My mom did the same for me the Christmas I turned 13. To this day, it is my most favorite gift! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of thoughts, prayers and love to you, your family, and your mom!
Hugs!
ali
Praising God that your Mama made it out to be with her Mama. I was so hoping and praying it would work out for her. Happy Birthday to your sweet girl. I remember my Mom teaching me the makeup basics around her age, too. Those are fun milestones! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your baby!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your mom right this second. How hard to have her mommy pass. 100 is a long time.
God bless you today.
PS That is the best present ever! : ). I love my 13 year old too. 13 year olds rock.
Such lovely photos of your Big Chick.....thinking of your Mom Becky Xx
ReplyDeleteBecky, I will be praying for your mom and grandma. Can't imagine the roller coaster of feelings you must be having. PLease know that you and your family will be in my prayers. I pray you are able to seek and feel peace from our Comforter.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is so beautiful! Happy birthday to her! I smile just thinking of her opening her first make up. Precious!
awe! happy birthday to your girl! how sweet!!!! love the little instagram pillow:)))
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious time for your family! Congrats to your girl and her exciting time!!! Those years are over sooooo quickly....It's great that you're already trying to help her make them special! :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely praying. So glad your Mom gets another shot at goodbye with hers! Fewer things mean so much!
How good that your mother gets to be with her's right now...they are in my prayers...you and your family as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your 13 year old! What a sweet gift you gave her. Such a neat idea. I love a gift that keeps on giving. She'll have gifts of your time to look forward to, as you teach her how to use all the goodies you gave her. What fun!
Teenage years so exciting so many thing to experience and learn.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that your mom gets to be with her mom when she moves on what a great gift blessings to you and your family.
Happy Birthday to your sweet and talented girl! 13 is such a wonderful time of life! Prayers being lifted up for peace that transcends all understanding.
ReplyDeleteYour BigChick is so beautiful, just like her Mama! I love her Target Mossimo Sweater! :) Keeping me employed. Love it. Praying for your Mama that her Mama passes peacefully.
ReplyDeletePrayers, hugs and birthday wishes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious thing for your mom to be with her mother when she goes to heaven! A beautiful post, Becky --- a birthday and a home-going!
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMy older daughter is 13 and we did the make-up thing, too. So fun and she has been so respectful about keeping it nice and natural.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. I will pray that your mom is there with her. I will pray for your whole family through this time.
I barely made it through this without crying. I will be praying for you and your mom. Goodbyes are so hard, even when you know they are going to see Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI love that you gave your big chick some basics. I remember I was about her age when my mom showed me how to put on some light makeup. It's funny because she would only let me wear brown mascara, I guess black was too bold. :) I also remember the first time she helped me put on eye liner . . . Right before my senior pictures.
Hugs to you Becky!
ReplyDeleteYour big girl is so lovely and you SCORED on that birthday gift! That would have been a dream for me at that age! Well done, Mama. And praying for the hearts of your extended family. xo
ReplyDeleteI love that your mom has had the gift of her mom for 70 years! Wow. And that only makes it harder to say goodbye. ~sigh. I will be praying for y'all. And you already know how I feel about Big Chick. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour girl is so special....my oldest will be 13 in April...the years have gone so fast!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love who he is becoming, too. God is so good....what gifts he has given to us!!
You're good mama to give her some sweet makeup and a few basic tips.
praying for your mom and her family as they help your sweet grandmother enter into the arms of Jesus.
big chick looks so much like you in the first pics.
ReplyDeletei haven't even 'known' you that long, but i have seen your girls change so much.
i suppose people say that about my family, too.
it's s pleasure and privilege, you know?
being a part of other peoples beautiful, imperfect, yet grace-filled lives.
time is sweeping me off my feet these day...taking my breath away at times.
elly will be 14 in a few...waaaaaaaaaaa! but yet i love it.
and i'll pray for your mama. and you.
and the peace that passeth ALL human understanding.
xoxo
Oh, I do pray your Mom gets to be with your Mom when she passes from this life. I was with my Momma and it was a moment I shall never, ever forget. A precious memory!
ReplyDeleteAnd, your little chic is adorable! Oh, to be 13 again.
I'm loving my bracelet and think of you each time I put it on........Hugs to you!
praying your mama will be there holding her hand when she goes to see jesus. i remember doing that for my dad when i was 9. such a bittersweet memory forever ingrained in my head. i hope your sweet mom can have that memory too. and bigchick... i love her so. i'm pretty sure i know where she gets this talent from.
ReplyDeletepraying for your family, friend. this is a hard time, but what a blessing to know it's just for a short time, that one day you will all be reunited. that's the promise i hold on to when i miss my gram so much it makes my chest hurt....
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Big Chick! My youngest turns 13 in a couple of weeks…it's a big milestone.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for her and for you and your family. I was in the room with my father when he slipped into the arms of Jesus. It is a special, intense, surreal moment…so glad your mom made it in time to be with her mom. Sending big hugs to you now, Becky.
May there be comfort and joy for all of you. I cherish the last week I had with my mom. She spent a few days communing with God, it was very evident, and so amazing to witness. And yes, we were there when she slipped away. Such a gift for me.
ReplyDeleteOh, I have chills. Life is a precious thing, isn't it? I love the gifts that you all thought of for Big Chick! And what a sweet time for your mom, so bittersweet I'm sure. Praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVe this post and the huge gorgeous photos. (Teach me how to do this!!) Love your sweet heart for family and I have been praying for your mama. Love that we finally hooked up via phone today. I had been missing ya.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers Becky ~ so glad that Momma made it. It is easier to say goodbye when they are older and have lived a good full life ~ but goodbyes are always hard for me. xoxo
ReplyDeleteBlessed time with your daughter...enjoy it....the teen years can be something very special! Praying for your mama...hard time in letting go...but the joy of knowing she's going to be with the Lord!! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm crying. I love that your mom gets to be with her mom. It was a beautiful experience to see my dad meet Jesus. It truly was. Big chick is a great kid. Her pictures are a gift to me. She has a real talent for photography. Her eye amazes me. I know what you mean ...each age is unique and each is wonderful. I miss hearing my girls upstairs giggling and talking but I love seeing them being mommas to their babies. Life is good thanks to our wonderful Father"s blessings.
ReplyDeleteOh, this post made me cry! Sending birthday wishes for a blessed year and prayers for your family!
ReplyDeleteOh, this post made me cry... Sending birthday wishes for a blessed day and prayers for your family!
ReplyDeletepraying with you girl. i love you and I love big chick too! she's such a sweet girl and so glad she shares a special friendship with nat!
ReplyDeleteI've thought about you so
ReplyDeletemuch these past few days
and so glad that prayers
were answered for your
mama. She's where she
needs to be.
I have loved every stage
with my babies. I'm lucky
that they both still call
me Mommy. It's just my
name to them. E told me
when she was really little
that she would always call
me that, forever, and so
far, she's stuck with it : )
Your girl has such a special
and beautiful soul. I hope
she had the BEST b-day!
xo Suzanne
Saying prayers.
ReplyDeleteOooooh!!! Teary eyed here!
ReplyDeletePraise and prayers for your girl and you and your mama!
Can you imagine if your grandma got to meet Jesus on Valentine's Day?!
He'd say, "I am your one True Love. Will you 'Be Mine'?"
what a precious teenager she is, I love her hair cut and her top! That insta cushion is to die for, perfect. She's so talented, takes after you.
ReplyDeletexo lots and lots of changes now in the next 2 years!!!
Aw, I'm feeling for your Mom. It's so hard to lose a mother, I lost my Grandma last year and even though she was ninety it was still surprisingly hard on my own Mom. I'm sending my prayers your way. And happy birthday to your sweet-looking teenager.
ReplyDeleteLeslie (Gwen Moss)
awww, happy, happy belated birthday, big chick!! :) and prayers for you & your mom...
ReplyDeletePraying for your sweet mama, as she helps her mama home to Jesus.
ReplyDeleteYour blog always inspires me!
xo