Motherhood.....

Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of being a mother. I remember playing dress up with my mothers prom dress and feeling like a princess. I was tutored at my mothers side my entire life. She is my hero. My mothers house was always sparkly clean. She could cook the most simplest meal but present it like a feast ready to be set before a King. Her energy was endless and her ability to love was infinite. Not only did she care for our family she even found time to watch 12 other children during our growing up years. Each one became apart of our family. Each one was loved in a unique and special way. My mom dedicated her life to her family. Her family is her greatest work. I know that one day she will be rewarded for her efforts.

On this most special day, Mother's Day, I express gratitude for the one person who has had the greatest influence in my life, my mother. I hope that I might be more like her. I hope that I will be able to love my children and teach them the way that my mother taught me.

I am engaging in my greatest work, Motherhood. I love my children. Berkley, Tyler and Madilyn have changed my life. They have challenged me to expand my capacity for love. I am grateful that my prince swept me off my feet almost 16 years ago. I am grateful that we together were able to bring our beautiful children into this world. They are a gift from above. Motherhood is not the easiest job in the world. It is hard. Yet, I love every moment of every second of every day. I love my home and my life. So today, I celebrate my Mom and I celebrate the opportunity that I have been given to be a Mom.