Happy Mother's Day - Mom

I have had one of those days today... you know those days when everything makes you get all teary eyed. I think its just thinking about being a mom and thinking about you - MY mom. Stopping the day to day chaos and remembering how blessed I am. I can't imagine what my life would be like without you. Sometimes I can't even wait for you to get off work, I have to call and leave a message on your cell phone! You are still my number one sounding board. I greatly dislike talking on the phone for the most part - yet I think I could talk to you an hour every day. Its frustrating to me how I forget who I am sometimes. I get caught up in life and shallow existence and I talk to you and suddenly I remember who I am. I am motivated to live an extraordinary life and to stop just existing. You fought for me when I was too young to fight for myself, you really listened to my hopes and dreams and encouraged me to go after the passions God placed in my hear, and you have never, never stopped believing that God will allow me to be apart of something incredible one day.

Someone told me one time that they liked how I could say so much without saying anything at all. I was beyond thrilled to hear that - I got that from you. I know sometimes you wonder if you should have said more, but I want you to know you "say" more than you think you say. Kyle, Miranda, and I have always known where you stood and that no matter what you were on our side. I also know that you have ministered to countless people with your quiet spirit. Don't ever think that your impact is small - its not its bigger that you can imagine. Your reward will be great and of this I am certain.

It funny how it becomes difficult to be a daughter as you get older. As I realize the huge emotions that go into being a mommy and consider what the future holds as my kids get older my heart hurts for you. You have gone through so much and never given up. You love like God. I want good things for you. I want to see your dreams fulfilled. I pray for you: for peace, for joy, for your feet to be steadfast so that no matter how long it takes for life to get easy you'll be free of worry and full of purpose, full of life, and full of God. I love you. Happy Mother's Day, Mom.