Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.  Biological moms.  Foster moms. Adoptive moms. Spiritual moms.  And teachers, who get called Mom, too. :)

I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be a mom to two wonderful sons, my biological son and my adoptive son.  I'm so grateful to be an unofficial mom to Julian, my other Colombian "son".  Someday in Heaven I shall meet the other child that God placed inside my body for a very short time. 

Just as grateful as I am for my children, I am equally grateful for my mom.  Without her constant love and encouragement as a child, or her patience while I went through those stubborn teenage years, I could not be the mom I am today. 

Thanks, Mom, for reading to me as a child. For taking care of me when I was sick.  For nursing me back to health after my car accident (and homeschooling me until I could walk again). For encouraging me in the areas I excelled in.  For believing in me.  For supporting me to fulfill my dreams.  For loving me even when I wasn't so easy to love. For becoming my friend as a young adult.  For making the most beautiful wedding dress for me, exactly as I wanted it.  For praying for me.  For showing up to take care of David when I just about fell apart.  For grieving with me when the adoption didn't go through. For giving me space and time when I needed it. For taking an interest in the things that interest me.  For being my biggest support and cheerleader as a writer.  For always picking out the best card for the occasion, showing that you are deeply connected to your children.  For teaching me how to be a loving wife and mom.  For honoring and supporting your husband always.  For modeling a life of faith and service to others.  For always being there. 

I'm so glad God chose you to be my mom.  I love you.  Hope you have a wonderful day.