1) I have the most wonderful mom in the world! She is the most giving, caring, kind-hearted, and strongest woman I know. She was dealt a crappy hand at a young age...lost her husband, was left alone with 2 babies, no degree, and no job. I'm sure she was a selfless mom from the day we were born, but I was too young to remember those days. What I do know is that in that time of despair, she picked herself up and chose to live for her babies...she created a world in which my brother and I felt much love and support, we never wanted for anything, and never really knew how hard times were for her...in that moment, before I really understood or knew it, she became my hero. And, now, I get to watch her with my children...amazing, once again. She would do anything for them, too! There were some rough spots...as there are for all families...but I truly do not know if I could have done what she did...in fact, finding out if I could is my greatest fear. I pray that none of us have to learn if we are that strong, but I thank God that my mom was and is today. Thank you for being such an awesome inspiration to me, mom. I only hope that I can be the same to my children. I love you more than I could ever describe Mom...Happy Mother's Day!
My mom, her mom, me, and my boys
2) I have an amazing Mother-in-Law! She has a huge heart and would do anything for anyone...whether family, friend, or stranger. She is always ready to lend a helping hand and support in any way possible. She is not possessive of her children...she has always let them spread their wings and fly...knowing that they were rooted and would return home. She is always very kind and understanding when "sharing" us at the holidays...I know I am very blessed in this area as many of my friends have a hard time with that! Mona, I love you, and hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day...we enjoyed spending it with you!
Mona and all four of her grandchildren
3) Last, but certainly not least, I am blessed every second of every day by the two reasons I am able to celebrate this day. I cannot even express how they have changed me and the love I feel for them...I know other mother's understand that! As I rocked Gavin to sleep tonight, and again as I patted Aidan a little while later, I was moved to tears by the overwhelming love I feel for them. As a friend once said, having children is like having your heart beat outside of your body...so true! Aidan and Gavin, thank you for calling me mommy and letting me share in all of your sweet moments. If all the boys and girls in the world were lined up for me to choose from, I would choose both of you! I love you more than you will ever know!
Me and my boys
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in my life!!!
Thank you for the beautiful words you wrote---I'm not sure I am so deserving but they we wonderful to hear. I still have so many regrets in my life--things I would love to go back and change, but knowing that is impossible I try to do the best I can each day. The last 5 years have been beyond amazing--I never knew how wonderful and how rewarding life could be or at least I hadn't known it for a long, long time. For some reason, our heavenly Father has given me a second chance, a chance to love, care, and share with the people I love most! So to me each day that I have with you, your family, Chad and his family, is truely a gift, and I cherish it more than you will ever know. As you know--you and your family and Chad and his--are my life now----I only hope I can live up to the wonderful words that you shared with me! You and Chad are MY heroes--I could not be more proud of both of you, and love you so much for the unconditional love that you have shared with me over the past years---both of you are an awesome blessing in my life! Thank you for being you, and I look forward to many more years of sharing and being part of your life! I love you more than life itself! Mom
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