Happy Mother's Day

After reading this blog post today, I was inspired to honor some of the wonderful mothers I am close to. 

Starting with these two lovely ladies:

My Mama:  I could write a book about how special she is to me.  She is truely the most self-less person I know.  She has taught me how to see others in a different light.  She always sees truth in situations and leaves judgement out of the equation.  I love her so much.  She serves like none other, she'd give you her last piece of amazing fried chicken even if she were starving.  She makes the best sweet tea in the world (with a little of my Daddy's help) and is THE BEST cook in the land.  She smiles a lot and is always nice to everyone.  She might complain about being tired and overworked, which she has every right to, because she is, but she works hard and with integrity, which is rare these days.  I wish I could pay her a six-figure salary just for being amazing.  She loves her grandkids like crazy!  And they love her too.  She is the best "Nanny" a grandchild could ask for.  She gives, she gives, she gives, and then she gives some more.  I celebrate her every day, and speak blessings upon blessings into her life.  I know we don't deserve anything, but in my book, if anyone did, she'd be at the top of the list.  I love you Mama and thank you for all you've taught me about being a mother.

My Granny:

I think my Mama must have learned a lot from her, because she also would give everything she owned to help someone in need.  Sometimes to a fault, but that is just how she is, and her heart is pure.  She has had a really rough life.  She lost her her husband early, has lost three of her children at young ages, and a number of other family members.  She has been through a lot of tough times, but she loves God and her faith has carried her through.  She never seems to age and is beautiful inside and out.  

A shout out to my sisters:

Amanda- one word:  Superwoman.  You must have super human strength because I don't see how you manage all your jobs and excel at the most important, being a great Mom.

Tonya- Your communication skills with your children is something to be admired.  I have learned so much from watching you carefully deal with issues in your children's lives.  I love that even though you've been through some "stuff" you keep on going with a positive happy smiley face.

  

Cassondra- We didn't grow up together but I can't tell you how happy I am that you are in my life now.  Even if we rarely see each other, I can tell you are an awesome, fun Mom.  Your love for your son is radiant and makes me smile.  And the fact that you sent all those geotracks to my boys make you rock!

Jennifer-  Your kids are the most well-rounded kids I know.  I mean it!  All around they are amazing, and they are SO well behaved, but more than that, they are so in love with God that peace surrounds them!  That alone is a testament to the awesomeness of your mothering.

My sister in law Shelli- Seven amazing kids and you make it look easy, that is a gift from God, fo' sho'!  You inspire me to see motherhood as having NO limits, and that it is possible to "let go and let God" everyday. 

My mother-in-law, Linda- You mothered my husband, and I'm pretty sure it's like mothering Elijah Rayne, so for that, you deserve a medal of motherhood!  And even though you made me polish silverware...lol  In all seriousness, you raised an amazing man, and I am blessed to be his wife.  Thanks for being an awesome Mom and Grammy, we love you so much.  Oh, and also thanks for the phrase, "it's a big ocean".  We get lots of laughs out of saying that.

Happy Mother's Day to all the awesome women I know, I could go on forever about the good Moms I know, and I am thankful to have all of them around me to teach me about this amazing title I cherish.