Taiwan To Me: Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today's my Mom's birthday, so I just want to say "Happy Birthday, Mom!" and hope you have a good day, and a good week.

My Mom was born more than seven decades ago, but she's still on the road to seventy-five, so that tells you how well she's doing. Although she's not been feeling well lately, and I would appreciate your prayers for her, she's a delight to the whole family and takes good care of us all. This summer, when we were all together at the lake, she was making sure all the food was provided and that everyone was happy, so much so that I don't know how much she was able to enjoy it, but we sure did! (Thanks Mom! I know you loved it.) That's what my Mom does, she makes sure everyone else is happy and puts her own desires on hold. In that way, Mom has raised five children, helped to raise eleven grandchildren, and now she's loving playing with ten great-grandchildren (with one on the way!)

In July, when we recognized my Dad's 50 years in ministry, we spoke of what a legacy he was leaving and how many of his family members and people in his churches had enjoyed life-changing experiences because of his influence. Well, Dad rightfully threw some of that love Mom's way, as he said, "No one stays with anything for as long as fifty years by themselves." He knows and we all know that Mom helps him do so many of the things he's able to do in ministry and oftentimes at home, so we have to say the legacy is shared by them both.

So, Mom, I hope you know that your family loves you, appreciates all the love you give us, and that we are all excited to see what God is going to do with you now as you continue to serve along side Dad in Southern Oklahoma and many other places. Happy Birthday, and many happy returns!
Love from Taiwan,
Riss