I Love My Mom

As Mother's Day draws near, I've been thinking about what I could do special for her from 2000 miles away. My mind also strayed to all the things she's done for me. I was blessed with incredible parents. I couldn't have asked for or expected a better childhood, and as an adult, she is one of my best and closest friends. She has given me so much in life, and there is no thanks great enough. I love you Mom! You've taught me so much, with intention and also just from watching you.

From my Mama I learned:

• to share



• to love



• the meaning of friendship



• a love for God's creations



• the beauty of a garden



• that reading is fun



• to respect myself as well as others



• to be proud of who I am



• that I am special and God loves me



• the joy of raising chickens



• that piano music is beautiful



• to sing praises to my God



• that being a mother and wife is the greatest privilege in the world



• to ask forgiveness of those you hurt



• to never assume anything



• that there are always consequences of our choices



• that an active relationship with God is important



• that the best place to spend a summer afternoon is on the porch with a glass of tea and your mom



• that families love each other no matter what



• the joy of cooking



• that you have to clean up the kitchen when your done



• that exercise is more fun with a friend



• the joy of watching birds eat at your feeders



• that traveling to new places is always an adventure



• the importance of pampering yourself once in a while



• that my Daddy is even more amazing than I realized



• pride in my southern heritage



• an appreciation for desserts



• the rewards of personal sacrifice



• that there's no place like home



• that being different is a good thing



• that craft shows are really cool



• that sister's make great friends



• that I am loved beyond all comprehension by my mother