Dear Mom,
On this eve before Mother's day I just want to let you know how thrilled I am that you are my mother. I reflect more often these days, I think it is my age, but I really don't know. Whatever it is I want you to feel appreciated. So, in honor of you here are some of my thoughts.
l. One of my favorite things about you is I know I can always count on you to be praying for me and my family. This is such a comfort to me. Thank you for being a great prayer warrior and for standing in the gap for me.
2. I will always remember you for your singing. You taught me so many songs. You sang in the car all the time. I loved singing with you. You were never critical of my singing. I love the hymns and have tried to pass this love on to my children.
3. I am so glad you always took me to church. I loved going all the time. Come to think of it, I still love it and I don't like to miss. You have taught in church for so many years. How thrilling it is to think of the lives you have touched with your dedication.
4. It is a great heritage that you are so evangelistic. You have such a desire for everyone to know Jesus. I know you have spent many hours in prayer for the salvation of your loved ones as well as countless others.
5. You are a great one for celebrating!! Anything and everyone. I have fond memories of a few parties. I especially remember my 4oth that I celebrated while living with you when Rob was in Korea. It's hard to believe that was 10 years ago. It seems like yesterday.
6. You are generous to give to the Lord's work as well as others. You will share anything and give away your last penny. You have taught me a trust in this area that has served me well.
7. I know that family is very important to you. You care for them all and want to know the details of their lives. So many, many times you have come to take care of me or to help me move. What a blessing you have been over and over in this area of my life.
8. You're not afraid of very much. I still am a bit in awe of the fact that you drove back and forth to Cheney to get your degree! I also remember when I was in the 7th or 8th grade how hard you worked to get your G.E.D.
9. You have never been a quitter and you are not one to give up. I wish I was more like you in this regard. I have seen you deal with many difficult things and still hold your head high while trying to help others along the way.
10. You have always been so pretty. I am pleased to call you my mom and never ashamed of how you dress or act. You taught me to take care of myself and you set a great example.
I will admit we aren't so much alike in so many ways, but in others we are truly peas from the same pod. So many things I thought I would never understand, so many things I would never do, well rest assured I do them all. I laugh when I think about these. As a child I didn't comprehend, but as an adult, somedays I understand a little too well.
The thing I now understand the best is that love makes all the difference. When you love someone the way I love you, Mom, and the way I know you love me then the differences do not separate you, they bring you together. You are a great Mom and I love you so very much. I praise the Lord for you. Happy Mother's Day.