A Mother Is a Rose

By Patricia Bonesteel

Patty Bonesteel has been writing Christian poetry for 30 years. The inspiration behind this book is based on her relationship with the Lord and the people she has met in her life. Since the age of 16 she has accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior, which greatly influences her writing. Patty's writing focuses on Jesus' love, Christian life, and the celebrations and testing of faith in our daily walk. This is where she has received her spiritual foundation and has learned the love and gentleness of Jesus that she seeks to express in her writing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 19, 2014
• ISBN: 9781499071214

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Copyright © 2014 by Patricia Bonesteel.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2014916493

ISBN:      Hardcover      978-1-4990-7120-7

                Softcover      978-1-4990-7122-1

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Contents

Acknowledgements

PART 1 A MOTHER IS A ROSE

A Mother Is A Rose

Mother

For Your Birthday, Mom

A Special Child

You Are A Rose

A Mother’s Prayer

A Beautiful Rose

Cherished Rose

Sweet Broken Rose

The Mother’s Day Miracle

PART 2 REFLECTIONS

Reflections

The Face Of Christ

Faithful And True

I Saw The Love

I See Jesus In You

It Was You

Just Like Jesus

Tender Eyes

When You Prayed

Beacon in the Son

Woman of God

Blessed Parents

Servant Heart

A Heart Of Compassion

A Sister’s Heart

PART 3 A DOZEN ROSES

A Dozen Roses

Winter Rose

The Rose And The Tapestry

Conformation

Heartfelt Thanks

A Rose Along The Path

A Rose To All

Roses On A Tapestry

Rosewood

A Rose In Heaven

The Rose

The Twelfth Rose

PART 4 LAVENDER AND LACE

Lavender and Lace

Our Hearts

Guide My Children

A Mother’s Prayer

God Put You In My Life

Mother

Little Girl Of Three

You Are My Mother

Thank You, Mother

Little One In Jesus’ Arms

Loving Hands

Grandma’s Gift

Nelle’s Song

Blessed Mother

A Daughter’s Love

Thy Mother’s Heart

Little Girl

Blessed Baby

PART 5 THROUGH EVERY VALLEY

Through Every Valley

After The Storm

Weeping May Endure For A Night

Bread Of Sorrow

Eyes Of Experience

God Is Able

Seasons Of Rain

Sweet Voice Of Comfort

He Comes

In The Morning

Land Of Brokenness

The Wealth Of His Love

He Will Take The Time

Laughter For Tears

Scars Of Grace

Welcome Thy Tears

Never Tainted

Into His Arms

About The Author

Dedications

This book is dedicated to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Who is the Author and Perfecter of my faith…

To Marilyn Meeker, who is a gift to me from God, a faithful listener, a true reflection of Jesus, and one of people who inspired this book.

To Martha Vardeman, who knew me when I could only take baby steps to God, for nurturing the seeds God planted in my heart, who is also a true reflection of Jesus and His love.

To my mother, Sharon Hanson, for loving me, and going through so much to bring me into this world—she was a gift from God.

In Loving Memory

To my only brother, Timothy Timmy Todd Lueck

June 11, 1964-April 21, 2009

Sharon Lee Hanson

May 29, 1947-July 8, 2014

Verna Ray Mattos

July 6, 1950-July 31, 2014

Lily Rose Lueck

October 10, 1908-August 24, 2008

Betty Rose Hallman

September 25, 1926-July 26, 2006

"My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite

my verses for the King, my tongue is the pen of a

skillful writer.

Psalm 45:1 NIV

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank God for putting certain people in my life when I needed them…

Marilyn Meeker, a very special person, who helps me smooth out the rough edges in my life, who takes the time to listen, who has been a consistent, compassionate reflection of God’s love, and who inspires me to keep seeking Jesus.

Beth Erickson, who took me into her heart and life when there seemed to be no one else to help, becoming a sister, a friend, and also a mother.

Majors Jerry and Donna Ames, of the Salvation Army Kroc Community Church of Salem, Oregon, for their support in prayer and for shepherding me as part of their flock.

Kathy Reichman, also of Salem Citadel Corps, a fellow prayer warrior, Who prayed my first book into existence

Kathy Pickett, my kindred spirit, who lifts me up in prayer and listens with the ears of God.

"God