My children place a lot of though into the gifts they buy…this one brought me to tears this year:

It was unusual and so beautiful.

 

 

They used the Bible verse that inspired the title of this blog,  Psalm 128:3.

I have no idea what made them choose this gift, but the tree on the front reminded me of family, and of life, and of this year.  It touched me so deeply-  and continues to remind me of the fruit I bear (may it always be fruit that reflects a life that *loves* my Lord), the roots I’ve been given (my precious mama, grandmother, great-grandmother- those who have gone before and those that walk beside me now), my husband and my children.

Heartache has filled 2013, but so has joy.

James 1:2-4      “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”

I will always cherish this special gift.  I wear it and it reminds me of who I am and where I have been.  It reminds me there is a purpose and a plan-

Thank you, to my LamKidz.  I am blessed beyond measure!