I stand amazed! I love you both more than you will ever truly know. This Mother’s Day I want you both to know how honored I am to be your mother. You both are gifts to me beyond my wildest dreams. I could have never imagined the journey God would take us on together.
Years back during a time when I could have possibly been pregnant – my husband and I sat down with both kids to explain why mommy was on bedrest. My children have always been aware that I have pretty significant health challenges – but upon understanding the situation and the need to keep the baby “safe” until we knew for sure, my son looked at his older sister and exclaimed loudly, “I should be nicer to you!” She asked curiously, “Why?” Being only about 6 years old, he didn’t miss a beat and replied with enthusiasm, “Because you are a MIRACLE!”
Truth is all children are – but being told I couldn’t and shouldn’t even try to have children – I’m so blessed with both of my miracles!
MV —–
You bring me pure joy and peace.
From the time I carried you, you brought me peace in times of strife. You’ve comforted me without knowing it. You’ve seen my heart with innocence and acceptance beyond your years. The depths of your heart are a mystery to unlock – and the moments you let me into those spaces are such a gift I will always treasure. You teach me lessons about life, love, acceptance that no one else could. You see things so simply when I tend to over complicate.
You give me courage. Being your mother has not been for the faint of heart – and you have challenged my faith in my God and brought me to the sheer brink of not only surrendering my children to God but in KNOWING and trusting that He is your Father – and that my children were and always will be His children first and last; and that I am but a mere moment in time in your life. You have terrified me and exhilirated me all in one breath many times over.I love your passion for life, for adventure, for danger. I’ve learned to love your love of sharks and diving. I look forward to many more adventures with you in life.
I love your chattiness (yes even when it seems to drive me crazy.) I love your talent for art. I treasure all the art you have done for me. I love watching you swim and wrestle. I love that you want to try new things. I love your random knowledge of stuff I could never contemplate. You forever have me hooked on lost shipwrecks and treasures!!!
I want you to know that I love you, believe in you, and support you in all that you do. You are growing into yourself – into the man God created you to be – and I see that it is not always easy. You have loved and sacrificed in ways that most children would not have the compassion or understanding to do so. I am so proud of you for your generous and loving spirit. I (secretly till now) love that you still call me momma. I hope we never outgrow our friendship. Iknow first hand relationships with moms and sons can be tricky – but I vow to love you through each transition of life – and to love like a daughter the woman who will someday capture your heart. I love your determination – your willingness to work hard; your ethics and professionalism. I love your love for the Lord and I pray you continue to grow in Him, in strength, faith, wisdom.
Thank you for challenging me to be the mom you need me to be!
I love your smile, your laugh. You have absolutely the best laugh! You make my heart sing!
Live. Laugh. Love – my son….life is just beginning for you.
Jeremiah 29:11
Love always,
Momma.
MR -
Wowzer baby girl! Where did the time go?
You teach me about beauty and seeing myself as God created me. So often you tell me but I don’t see it. I see you. Then I see us together – and it amazes me. I think “if only I could look like her.” Yeah, I know…well you look like me, so shush…you know the rest.
I prayed for a child with wisdom. God answered that. I wasn’t at times quite prepared for the challenge a child 3 going on 27 would be. You’ve nearly always been almost 3 steps ahead of me. Its been an honor to walk beside you and to give you wings to chase your dreams. You have taught me about embracing who God created us to be – with poise, beauty, confidence, grace, and humility.
I love that you see people for who they are and accept them for where they are at. I love that you are down to earth without losing your confidence or your identity.
You totally crack me up! The random stuff that occurs to your brain just boggles my mind.
I love how we finish each others thoughts and sentences. I love that we can pick up where we left off.
Thank you for accepting me for who I am.
I love that you always cheer for the underdog.
Thank you for honoring me even when I’m not around, even though you don’t have to, and allowing me to trust you when everyone else doubted and feared. You have lived your life with honor and integrity that I knew you had.
Thank you Jesus, that I get to live the life of the big city girl that I am, through the passion and talent He has given you. You will forever give me a reason to get dressed up like a princess. I am your biggest fan (and at times your hardest critic) but I am ALWAYS proud of you!
Thank you most of all for teaching me that truly, the only thing in life to fear is spiders.
The best piece of advice I was ever given about raising a daughter was that I was going to be raising my next best friend. You are. Always will be.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Love always,
Momma.
S and A -
I love you both as my own. I love that you call me mom. I’m so blessed God brought you into my life and then reconnected us. I miss you both and hope to see you both again. You are both loved. I’m so proud of who you are both becoming and the direction you are headed with your life. You both always have a place to call home. A place to come home. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life. Thank you for letting me love you.
You each make me the most blessed momma this Mother’s Day and every day of my life! I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my babies you’ll be.




