Mother's Day

Some people think that you celebrate Mother's Day just by celebrating your mother and that is the only thing the holiday is for.  Others people think that Mother's Day is to celebrate all mothers, but especially the ones that are in your life and mean something to you.

I am in the second group of people.  I want to make sure that every Mother in my life knows that she is special and is doing a good job.  And, I want to do what I can to make sure my own mother knows that she is special every day of the year, and not just on Mother's Day.  So, since Mother's Day is in 2 days, I'm going to do a little tribute to some of the very special mothers in my life.

First, we'll start with my husband's grandmother.  She raised 4 children and is one of those very strong women that I look up to.  She isn't afraid to say what's on her mind and is so real.  You don't ever have to wonder with her and I admire that so much.  There aren't a lot of people out there like that.

Next, we'll go to my husband's other grandmother.  She also raised four children, mostly by herself, starting at a very young age.  When her husband was a prisoner of war, for 6 1/2 years she stayed strong and continued to be strong.  She is one of those women who always puts a smile on her face no matter what is going on, and always looks great.







Next, we'll move to my mother-in-law.  Through a time of unhappiness and the difficulties of divorce, she helped make my husband who he is today.  Without her, I would not have the life I have today.  I thank her for giving me her son. Also, I thank her for being such a loving grandmother to my beautiful children.

Next, we'll talk about my sister.  She is a supermom to three kids.  Juggling her work and all the many activities her kids are in is so much.  Between soccer, swimming, dance, school and everything else, she holds it together and has 3 wonderful children.  I look to her for advice so often.  I feel weird about it, because she is my little sister, but she's been through it all before me and did it so well.














And, although there are many other wonderful mother's that I'd love to highlight, I would be going on  forever, so we're going to finish this post with my mother.  This woman has made me who I am.  She's made me strong.  She's made me independent.  I would not be where I am today if it weren't for her.  And, not only is she a wonderful mother, she is a wonderful grandmother.  My children love her so much and look forward to seeing her.

To these women and all the other wonderful mothers, keep up the great work and thank you!