{"id":1545,"date":"2013-05-12T12:41:48","date_gmt":"2013-05-12T12:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=1545"},"modified":"2013-05-12T12:41:48","modified_gmt":"2013-05-12T12:41:48","slug":"happy-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=1545","title":{"rendered":"Happy Mother’s Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s Sunday, May 12th<\/sup>. 2013\u2019s day to honor and bless mothers all around the world. I am thankful for Mom and for all that she\u2019s done for me through my life.<\/p>\n

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Mom, it\u2019s been a great journey and I can\u2019t wait to see where we are headed next. I love you!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s Sunday, May 12th<\/sup>. Also a day for re-posting. So today I bring you a little something from the past. And it is also about a special woman (and man) in my life. My Grandma and Grandpa Rich.<\/p>\n

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My Diamond Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Years ago, my Grandparents had a terraced garden in their small backyard. They always had great success and many of us were beneficiaries of their efforts.<\/p>\n

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One particular year, Grandpa was laid up after surgery and was not able to help out as he usually did. They asked if I\u2019d like to help. Of course I said yes!<\/p>\n

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I enjoyed the time I spent at Grandma and Grandpa\u2019s. You knew you\u2019d be well fed and would have a chance to hear Grandpa\u2019s newest tale.<\/p>\n

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But during this particular summer, I was in the garden on most visits. Weeding, watering, pruning, and staking were daily tasks and to be honest, it was therapeutic.<\/p>\n

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After one particular visit, I noticed that the diamond from my engagement ring was missing. Somewhere in that garden lay my precious stone. It was discouraging to me.<\/p>\n

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I quickly recovered from my loss and knew I\u2019d never retrieve it from the soil or the produce. I joked with my Grandparents that if a diamond tree were to grow, the diamonds would be mine!<\/p>\n

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I find it interesting that in Matthew 13, Jesus shares parables with the crowds and the disciples relating the Kingdom of Heaven to several earthly illustrations, most involving working the land in planting or harvesting:<\/p>\n

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