Happy Mother's Day 2009

What a great opportunity to celebrate one of the most important people in our lives-our Mom! For my Mother’s Day, as many mothers out there, the biggest treat is for me to be released from motherhood duties for the entire day. This struck me as ironic today, being Mother’s Day and all, that actually the rest of the 364 days of the year should be Mother’s Day and this should be celebrated as the Non-Mother’s Day. Follow??? The act we are celebrating, motherhood (as an action), is completely denied and gladly given up on this one day of the year. Maybe it’s just this stage of life when my mothering is so prominent and my children still require so much care. I have enjoyed an entire day of non-motherhood—Thanks Greg for stepping in and being such a great Dad on this Mother’s Day, I feel so blessed and loved!

Here’s to the most obvious moms in my life.

My Mom: Thanks for your example in every area of life!! I can see the Lord shining through you in all areas of your life. It’s a huge goal for me to strive to be like you, but everyday I try. Thanks for sacrificing for me and taking the time to invest in my life, it was an investment worth making and I acknowledge and thank you for that. You are the mom that is always there, always has words of wisdom and encouragement, always puts your children at a high priority and always brings peace, comfort and contentment. You are MY friend, MY mama and I LOVE YOU. Happy Mother’s Day!

My Mother-in-law Cooprider: Without you I wouldn’t have such a great husband and without you we wouldn’t have such wonderful children. In essence, without you, I wouldn’t be a mother, so I thank you for the opportunity to be a mom-that’s what I always wanted to be! I see the sacrifice you have made for your children-staying home and home schooling to name a few-and I know the benefits will be reaped for years to come. I am a better person for knowing you, I love you and am so blessed to be in your family. Happy Mother’s Day!

My Mother-in-law Meyers: Thank you so much for your encouraging words regarding my mothering they are heart-felt and appreciated. Your example of mothering, through your own children, has been a reflection of love and selflessness that every mother strives for. It means so much to me how you love my family and stepped into Greg’s life with enthusiasm and love-all those years ago. You are a great example of a mother, friend and gramma and I love you. I am so honored to be in your family! Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there-we have such an important job, the best job . . . motherhood.