This Mothers Day came so quickly I couldn't quite grasp that it was already the middle of May. I felt as though it had crept upon me much faster than I had anticipated, which resulted in cards that were not received by Mothers day, and that broke my heart. However, I have a great family that's willing to pick up the slack when I drop the ball. My siblings gave my mom a beautiful bouquet of flowers and cards that made her laugh and my dad and brother picked out this lovely potted flower for my grandmother's garden. I was thrilled to have the chance to speak to those two women, whom I love so dearly. 

My mom has always been quite the doll and a great mother and wonderful example of love and happiness. The past few years have been very hard on my family, especially my mom. There have been times I've cried alone, in the shower, because I hurt so badly for my mom, and yet when I spoke to her she'd tell me that everything would work out and that she'd make sure we always knew how much she cared for us. It's hard to know your mom is hurting and that your family is hurting and there's nothing you can do. And somehow my mom manages to do that daily, and put a smile on everyone's face while carrying the pain inside. I don't know how she does it, but she amazes me as she does it. 

I know I picked the right line when I pushed everyone else out of the way to be first born to the mother I lovingly call my own. I couldn't imagine a mother that could love me more than my own. One that believes in me as much as my own. And one that has persevered through as much as my mother. She's my example of love and strength and faith. I'm so grateful to call her my mother and I hope that one day I'll be able to emulate her love and strength and faith to my children has she has shown it to me. (If not, I guess it's a good thing she'll be a grandmother).

Happy Mother's Day, Mom! You're my rock. You're my example. You're my biggest fan! I love you!

This Mothers Day came so quickly I couldn't quite grasp that it was already the middle of May. I felt as though it had crept upon me much faster than I had anticipated, which resulted in cards that were not received by Mothers day, and that broke my heart. However, I have a great family that's willing to pick up the slack when I drop the ball. My siblings gave my mom a beautiful bouquet of flowers and cards that made her laugh and my dad and brother picked out this lovely potted flower for my grandmother's garden. I was thrilled to have the chance to speak to those two women, whom I love so dearly. 

My mom has always been quite the doll and a great mother and wonderful example of love and happiness. The past few years have been very hard on my family, especially my mom. There have been times I've cried alone, in the shower, because I hurt so badly for my mom, and yet when I spoke to her she'd tell me that everything would work out and that she'd make sure we always knew how much she cared for us. It's hard to know your mom is hurting and that your family is hurting and there's nothing you can do. And somehow my mom manages to do that daily, and put a smile on everyone's face while carrying the pain inside. I don't know how she does it, but she amazes me as she does it. 

I know I picked the right line when I pushed everyone else out of the way to be first born to the mother I lovingly call my own. I couldn't imagine a mother that could love me more than my own. One that believes in me as much as my own. And one that has persevered through as much as my mother. She's my example of love and strength and faith. I'm so grateful to call her my mother and I hope that one day I'll be able to emulate her love and strength and faith to my children has she has shown it to me. (If not, I guess it's a good thing she'll be a grandmother).

Happy Mother's Day, Mom! You're my rock. You're my example. You're my biggest fan! I love you!