Nana's coffee mug

Sometimes, little things bring huge comfort.  As I walked around my home this morning I was very aware of how little touches make my heart lighter.  I put new pictures of my family on our fridge.  (It was time for an update! My son pointed out that a picture of him on the first day of school TWO years ago was just a touch outdated) I added a new scent to my Scentsy warmer (Honey Pear Cider), I started the laundry (love the sound of the dryer) and just did the normal "mom" routine of straightening and picking up.  Then I decided to have one more cup of coffee.  I opened the cupboard and saw Nana's mug sitting there.  Today, I was overwhelmed.

My Nana was an English Lady.  She was born and raised in England and spoke with the most perfect English accent.  She was classy, funny and a true lady.  She loved me the best! I'm sure all her grandchildren thought she loved them the best too, but let's be honest....she loved me the best right? Every morning, without fail, she had tea and toast.  Tea with cream and sugar and toast with strawberry jam.  She had a favorite mug with pretty blue flowers on it. She used the coffee mug instead of a teacup but it was still very dainty and feminine.  I can still see her sitting in her chair, bedhead and reading glasses and sipping her tea from this mug.  I miss my Nana.  I miss that she was always 100% on my side.  No matter what, she KNEW I could do anything.  She believed in me and she told me so.  She showered me with unconditional love and support.  It was truly a gift she gave me and one that I am so grateful for.

I grabbed the mug this morning and immediately thought of Nana.  Just holding it in my hands brought memories of comfort.  I filled my mug (coffee not tea) and grabbed my bible.  I sat with the living word of God in my lap and my Nana's cup in my hand and realized that I was blessed.  

The memories of being loved by my grandmother are a gift that I will always treasure.  I know how lucky I was to share a part of my life with that amazing woman who taught me so much.  But as I sat with mug in hand and was filled with warmth from memories of being loved by my Nana, God gently showed me that I was failing to realize that HE loves me the best.  

100% unconditional love.  A love that never fails, never fades, never leaves.  A love so huge that there are no words to use that would perfectly describe it.  A love that I can't truly understand to the full extent and that will continue NO MATTER WHAT.  Today, I am truly thankful that God used my Nana's favorite coffee mug to gently redirect my heart.  He used it to remind me that I am HIS and his love for me will never fail.  I can face the rest of this day knowing that I am cherished and remembered by a loving God who knows my every need, my every fear, my every thought.  He loves you too my dear friend!  He knows you and loves you.....THE BEST!