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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…

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More than just a parent…

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I’m truly blessed to have an amazing relationship with BOTH my parents. Mom and Dad are Mom and Dad, but they are also friends… which is SO cool to be able say. When Tara made that post on Twitter this week, it made me smile. Reminded me of my own relationship with my Mom!

Unbeknown to me at that time, an evening out with Mom was already in the works.

Tonight, Mom and I had a girls night out. Dinner, a little shopping, and then more conversation over cups of coffee before heading back home. It was SO MUCH FUN! I wasn’t ready for it to end, but as the coffee ran out and the hour grew late, it was time to call it a night.

We’ve been so busy lately, that taking an evening to unwind and just be “the girls” was a total treat. I may be married, but I am still my mother’s daughter and always will be! I haven’t gone to a store just to look around in ages, and we both had fun having no rhyme or reason to what we were doing. We were just hanging out. A definite boost for us both!! I hope we do it again soon.

I’ve had great afternoons/evenings out with Dad as well, which is so cool to be able to say. How many daddies and daughters take time to just hang out? Especially as the years pass and time gets short and life gets hectic. I am SO thankful. Daddy’s girl here!

I wish such a relationship for everyone with their parents. A relationship that is both parent and friend. A relationship full of love, respect and good dose of humor. SO awesome. So very blessed.