My Mom Tribute

Dear Mom,

We were visiting you a few weeks ago. One afternoon all of my kids were having a little bit of a melt down all at the same time. You are always so amazing to help me, and since Brent didn't go with us on that trip, you were in the middle of the warfare with me.

In the middle of the commotion you looked up at me, and with a laugh said, "At moments like this don't you just think... 'I waited my whole life to be a mom FOR THIS?'". I burst out laughing because it is so true! And how appropriate for you to say it to me, because you would know very well.

I waited years and years to get married and be a mom. There were so many times, when I was single, it hurt my heart so badly on mother's day to not have children. I had many professional experiences, many accomplishments, many adventures... and because of that I can truly say being a mom is the hardest, but MOST worth it adventure of them all.

So I want to give myself a tribute today for mother's day - and inside that tribute is my tribute to YOU.

I am a good mom. I love my kids. I cuddle with my kids often. I read them books. I feed them healthy food. I greet them with smiles. I teach them about Christ. I teach them to pray. I give them a good example. I keep them clean. I teach them manners. I show them good media. I always educate myself to be a better mom. I teach them kindness. I praise them. I adore them.

All of these automatic reactions and training came because this is what you did with us, and this is what you are doing with your grandkids. Time to give yourself a pat on the back also. You did amazing and now all your daughters are doing the same thing with their children.

We are all good moms because of you. 

Thank you for loving me and teaching me how to love, so now that I am a mom I can do the same.

I love you,

Your little 'A'