How thankful I am that God gave me such a beautiful Mother. I thank Him for her every single day of my life. She is everything I've hoped to one day be, and so much more. She has always been my one true constant, loving me unconditionally and guiding me through life's good times and bad times, always there for me when I've needed her.
Just hearing her voice is a soothing balm. The sacrifices she has made for me throughout my life have not gone unnoticed. As I've grown older, I look back and realize just how much she has truly sacrificed of herself to put my well-being first and foremost. I don't deserve this devotion, but I understand it's what a mother does. At least it's what my Mother has always done.
I love her strength, her friendship, her faith in God, her beautiful smile, her girlish giggle, the twinkle in her voice, her soft hands, her warmth, her sense of humor, even her stubborn streak. I always dreamed that one day I would have a daughter of my own to share the same bond I've had with my Mom all these years, but that dream never came true. Instead, I'm the mother to three loud-mouthed donkeys and a floppy-faced bulldog. Not quite the mothering bond I had hoped for, but I love them nonetheless. I wouldn't be able to love at all if it weren't for the love my Mother has continually lavished on me throughout my life. She taught me how to love and made me what I am today.
Thank you Lord, for my beautiful Mother.
Oh, that is a beautiful tribute to your wonderful mother. You look so much like her. And the giggle? I think you've inherited that, too! You would have been a wonderful mother. You've certainly spoiled all of mine! Love you, sweet lady. Happy Mother's Day to you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your mother. What you say is so true. In just the short time I have known your mother she comes through as being
ReplyDeletejust the mother you describe. God bless you for being so kind to your mother. Old Pops