Thursday, March 7, 2013

Happy Birthday, Mom!

It was my sweet, wonderful mother's birthday the other day on March 4 and I wanted to write her a little something to let her know how special she is.  Happy Birthday Mommy!

[MOM]
Calling for her in the middle of the night
In retrospect, the reasoning was way more than a scare, a bump in the night.
Comfort surrounded her like a cloud and drew me in,
any concern on my mind dissipated in her soothing voice and patient grin.
I loved to be around her, letting her love and kindness sink in.
Walking on this road of life, I was never cold and never hungry
gentle hugs and endless advice is what filled me and warmed me.
My backbone, my advisor, my coach and my friend.
Loving me past all my faults, right to the end.
Humbling herself to provide for the needs of 5 kids
pushing her past her patience but she still chooses to stay calm through all things.
Juggling schedules, making dinners, wiping tears
loving us each individually and uniquely all these years.
As I have grown, I value her more and more
cherishing her a best friend, laughing until we are sore.
I am thankful to converse with her throughout the week
Guiding me still, as the next step in life I seek
I pray she feels loved from me as much as I do from her
Although nothing I do could ever truly repay her
for offering security, warmth, guidance, discipline and friendship
My longest friend standing: 22 years and through trials of hardship
I love you so much, Mommy and am blessed to call you that
I pray to be as patient and loving with my children and take on the role of "white hat"
I hope you feel loved on this day and all others
I am thankful to the Lord for making you my mother.