My Mom...

I wanted to wait until I had a picture with my mom today so that I could write this. I didn't give her a mother's day card, as this was my plan. I want to share with everyone who my mom really is.

There are 10 words I can use to describe my mom

Proud: My mom is so proud of each of her children. And no matter what is always there for us ALWAYS. This pride comes out even more in how proud she is to be a grandmother. There is nothing that makes her glow like her grandchildren. She takes pride in sharing every little thing that they do. What a blessing to my children to have her in their lives.

Giving: My mom is one of the most generous people I have ever met. She can't stand to have Christmas without doing something for those less fortunate. She hates to see someone on the side of the road with a sign saying they are hungry. Many times she has stopped to get them food and brought it back to them. Never judging if they are really in need or not. Her heart breaks when others are hurting. Mom is always thinking about others. She is constantly doing little things that she thinks someone with appreciate receiving. She is always sending out cards to friends and she always takes her time in what to say in them. Mom has taught me so much about giving and how to brighten someones day with a simple gesture.

Sacrificial: Mom is always putting everyone before herself. I can't tell you how many times she has had plans for the day and instead ended up helping me with the boys instead, or doing something with me that I needed to get done. Mom has made many sacrifices over the years to be there for us always. She has always put her children first and I will forever be thankful for the sacrifices she has made so that I could become the person I am today. Mom is always giving up her days to watch the boys so I can work and not worry about them being in day care or something like that.

Loving: There is not a moment in my life that I have not felt loved by mom. Every day she made sure she told us how much she loved us or showed us how much she loved us. Now my children get to experience the love I know from my mom and I am so thankful for this.

Unselfish: When you become a mom something inside you turns off and your selfishness disappears (not completely of course, moms are human too). My mom has lived an unselfish life as a mother. She drove us places when she didn't want to, she gave up her time sitting while we took lessons, and there is no telling how many hours she sat in the car waiting on things that we wanted to do as kids. Even now she goes places with me even if she doesn't always want to, but she does so she can spend time with me. I have learned so much about how to be an unselfish parent through watching my mom for so long. Even now I see how she puts down anything she is doing or stops anything she needs to get done if my boys are around. She is 100% devoted to them when she is with them. Likewise for 20+ years she has been 100% devoted to me as her daughter.

Beautiful: I think my mom is the most beautiful person (both inside and out). We laugh together often and spend a lot of time together. There is a beautiful relationship between us that only a mother and daughter can share. My mom is young looking and in age, and many times people think she is my sister or friend. My mom is just a beautiful person and I hope as I age I become more like her.

Uplifting:Mom always has encouraging words when I am stressed or upset. She always knows how to get me to calm down about stuff. She also always has words of praise for me, reminding me how she thinks I am a wonderful mom, and making sure I know she is proud of me. After Brad, my mom is always the first person I call to share news about anything. She is always encouraging and uplifting.

Mother:My mom is the perfect definition of a mother! She stayed at home so she could be with us. She was creative and fun. She was always involved with the things we wanted to be involved with and she has always been my biggest cheerleader. My mom is the ultimate mother in my eyes.

As a parent I now know how it is impossible to live without some sort of regrets in the mistakes you make as a parent. However, I do not feel that there is anything my mom needs to regret about raising me. Mom has never been afraid to admit when she was wrong in her parenting and in those times she would always apologize and make sure that we knew that even parents make mistakes. As I now am a mother, I see the things my mom gave up and the things she did that make me a better mother. I am so proud that I can call her my mom and that I know she is always going to be there for me no matter what. I always know I can turn to her for advice and I can share anything with her. I hope that some day I have a daughter, so I can have a relationship with her like I do with my mom. It is very special and I thank God for giving me such a wonderful, loving, kind and devoted mother. Mom you truly are the best and I am the mom I am today because of you! Thank you for all you have done in my life. Thank you for showing the love of Christ to me and for being such a big part of molding me into the person I am today. Thank you for teaching me to love others and to have a kind heart. Thank you for teaching me to have confidence in myself and to be strong and stand firm in my beliefs. Thank you for being you and for always making sure I know the depths of your love.

I love you so much!