My Awesome Dad

My dad sent me this prayer for Mother's Day:

Father of Life,



We thank you for the expectant mother who carries this growing hope
in her life and into our world. Bless her and the living promise of
this child and help her to manage the mix of joys, fears and
anxieties she may have about the time ahead.



As she watches her body change, may she grow in your own loving
kindness and compassion. Let her be inspired by Mary and Joseph who
model a loving family life and give her the courage to guide her
children in a faith-filled life.



Be with her in her gladness these days and deepen her faith, so that
labor might be a time of strength and prayer. Guard the health of
her baby and give her the peace of mind that may so often seem
elusive in this time.



With your grace, she will be ready for the end of this expectant
time and ready to take on the joys and challenges of parenthood.



May she praise you with Mary:

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exalts in
God my savior.”


Isn't he sweet? I am so lucky to have him. It helped to cheer me up to read it, and to know that he is praying for me.