"Mother"

Well, today is mothers day and what a wonderful gift I have been given by my Father in Heaven to be a mother to the three craziest, happiest, most wonderful kids in the entire world!  I'm serious!  Although it is the hardest job that I've ever had and I often wonder if I'm doing it "right," I'm grateful to my core for the honorable responsibility I have to raise these three in righteousness.  I'm grateful to be around them for hours a day.  I'm grateful to be able to provide them with love and care.  I'm grateful to give them opportunities for growth and learning.  I'm grateful to be able to show them the world around them.  

What a blessing Kedzie, Ethan and Alex are in my life.  I can't imagine my life without them.  They are "practically perfect" in every way.  I love you my three little munchkins!  You are the absolute best!

And, on this mother's day, I have to honor my mother who was the greatest example and friend a girl could ever desire.  I miss her terribly every single day.  However, I see her hand in my life.  Her influence and her giving continues even beyond the grave.  I'm so grateful for that. 

Because of my mom and her example of love and passion, I am the mom that I am today.  Thank you mom!  My kids thank you, I think!!!  

Thank you for your love, your kindness, your example, your antics, your passion and drive for life. 

I love you and I miss you dearly.  I still don't understand why you had to go so soon, but I'll deal!  "It is what it is!" Right?!  Right. 

To all of those mothers out there, thank you for you example of love and spirit.  Your drive for life and your love of your children keep me going every day.  

Here's to mothers...on this beautiful mother's day!