Mother's Day

This Mother’s Day finds me reflecting on what it means for me to be a Mom. I can no longer remember what it was like to be without that soft voice calling for me constantly or laughing beside me. The funny thing is I wouldn’t want to remember that time. He adds so much to my world. My heart was full when I met my husband, but it poured over when my little guy was born. Now that I have the perspective of the 24/7 lifestyle of motherhood, I truly appreciate my own mother that much more. She is amazing to me in so many ways. As gruesome as it may sound, I was saving these things to say at a time when I would be recalling her life. However, I feel like it is more important to say them now when she can hear them and know this is how I love her. Driving across country with two young girls, a hamster and two goldfish, she started a new life that required her to do it all on her own. I watched her struggle working two jobs so that we would never want for anything. I respect her so much for the sacrifices she has made so that I may have a better life. Now, it makes me happy to see her enjoy her time with my own little guy. Mother is not just a title, it is unfailing love and it transcends all boundaries. There are so many types of Moms. There are biological mom’s, adopted mom’s, birth mothers, mother figures, grandma’s, foster mom’s, and surrogate mom’s. No matter the title they all share a common bond, love. So, take some time on Sunday to spread the love to all Moms. I know I will. Happy Mother’s Day to you all and Mom I love you.