Mother's Day

The mom that I admire most is my mom. She raised my sister and I alone. She taught me that we are the ones who have the power to change or make the most of the situation we are in. She taught me to work hard. She taught me to be the best person I can be. I am thankful I chose her to be my mom. I would not have it any other way. I hope that when I am older my kids will say the same thing about me. My grandma, who lived with us and took care of me for a long time, while my mom was working hard. She always said it like it was. She did not hold back. She did geneology like no one else, I have ever known. It was what she lived for as she got older. Then as she got closer to the end, she realized that things were not has bad as she had thought. Coming to terms with the things she feared the most, brought to the end. I am so thankful that she was my grandma. She taught me that church is important. Even if she struggles with it now. I have had other "mother's" in my life. Virginia comes to mind. While I do not see her very often anymore, when I do she is always interested in what I have been doing and has a warm hug for me. Linda has always been one for me as well. Even now, she helps me with my kids when she can. She makes them feel special. I have friends who are moms that inspire me. Brook for being faithful and steadfast in her journey to have a family. Of the women I know who have struggled, she is the most willing to help herself and make happen her goals. Alexes for being a good mom to 3 beautiful girls and supporting her husband these last 10 months. He has finally found a good job for their family! I am so excited for her. It requires a big move, but it will be good for them. For her unwavering faith. She wants to be a writer, I hope it happens for her. Sheena is awesome! She has been through more, just to be with someone, than I think I could have taken. She has made it work. Things for her are looking up! To Violet that supports her kids, no matter what decisions they make. She refuses to believe they are lost sheep. She has an unwavering support for them. She is so willing to help them. So many parents would have given up on their kids by now, but she has not. She does all that she can do for them, all the time. Then there is Mair, who took a big leap of faith and moved to be with someone. I admire her so much. When the time is right, she is going to be a wonderful mom. She already has been to two beautiful stepkids. I look forward to the day when she sealed in the temple. I will be there. It will be give me a reason to see OR. I have always wanted to go there. To all the other mom's out there who make their family their priority. I feel so blessed by the examples I have in my life that inspire me to the best person I can be. I am grateful to the wonderful people who allow me to be a part of their lives. It is a true honor. So to all the mom's out there, be the best you can be.