I’ll be honest. I’ve been putting off writing this blog, because I have felt there is no way I could possibly put into words what I want to say.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!!

First off, I am amazingly hit-or-miss on getting things in the mail on time. Sometimes, I rock. Other times… well… let’s just say, Mom’s Mother’s Day card is still sitting here beside me. Somewhere in my brain, I had another week to get it in the mail. But alas, no. Here we are, and here it sits.

My mom? She rocks. Yup. She does. I am truly blessed, and I am truly thankful.

My mom is… well… Mom. I turn to her for advice. I turn to her for help when I am sick. I turn to her to tell me when I’m screwing up and need a good talking to. I turn to her to teach me things. I turn to her for comfort. I turn to her for her faith in me… it helps build my own faith in myself.

My mom is my friend. I WANT to call her every day and chat about the day. We laugh and girl talk regularly. I enjoy girl’s days/nights out with her.  I love to go shopping with her. I even turn to her when maybe my husband made me a little mad, and I need a friend to vent to about it.

I pray that if I ever have a daughter myself some day, that I have the kind of relationship with her as I do with MY mom. It’s amazing.

I recently told Mom something I believe is true… “I think Mom’s prayers have a stronger pull with God’s ear.”  There’s a Miranda Lambert song on her Kerosene album. “Mama, I’m Alright”  There’s a part of it that always makes me think of my mom…

She loves me more than anything
And she wants the world for me
Her west dropped of in El Paso
And her north in Abilene
Hey Mama I’m okay out here
I’ve seen how hard the world can be
My step is sure and I know my name
I’m strong just like you prayed I’d be
I’m strong just like you prayed I’d be
I felt it every time you prayed for me

I love you, Mom! I would not be half the woman I am today if not for you and Daddy, and I am forever grateful for you both. I am incredibly blessed with the best parents in the world. THANK YOU just doesn’t seem adequate. Happy Mother’s Day… I do wish I were there with you today.

I am in my heart…