Happy Mother's Day!

My own mom always says, "don't get me anything, I just want a card." So we'd ignore her and get her a present and make breakfast in bed and be on our best behavior, but ALWAYS we would give her a card. These cards could be found in the following months on her bedside table, on her window sill where she put her makeup on or near the kitchen sink. Evidence that all she really wanted was a card-a written word of appreciation, thanks and love.

I wrote those cards to my mom for 26 years before Clara was born. Suddenly, as I stared at my daughter, and was initiated as a "Mom" myself, I realized there were NO WORDS to express my gratitude, love and AWE for my own mother. It is so humbling to get a glimpse of how deeply my own mom loves and sacrifices for me because already, in three short years, I realize that I love Clara and Jack more and more each day, month and year.

I cannot even do this post justice for my mom because I just start crying and can't even type. Well, here it goes:

Mom, I just wanted to say, Happy Mother's Day! It's your 30th Mother's Day! Can you believe it? You are truly an amazing woman and I am so proud of you. Thank you for getting up early and reading your bible on the couch in your bathrobe. Thank you for giving up your time and your space to homeschool us and invest in our hearts and minds. Thank you for being frugal and creative with money. Thank you for making dinner for us every night and for having the courage to say no to so many outside activities. Thank you for upholding traditions in our home and making memories with us. Thank you for praying for me and pushing me to do my best but never holding me to impossible standards. Thank you for being a wonderful Mimi but also for stepping back and not overwhelming me with mothering advice or ideas. Thank you for being the first person to tell me I will be a great mom to three kids. Your support and confidence is a foundation for me. I am more and more in awe of you every year. There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am for you. I love you so much! Happy Happy Mother's Day!

Love, Christy Marie