Mother's Day

This is not the first Mother's Day that I have been able to celebrate as a mother, but it is the first that I am celebrating with my mother 2000 miles away. This Mother's Day is different.

Today at church, there were a few people that shared why their mom's were special. All I could do was think about my mom. This is the first Mother's Day that I am not going to see my mom. I had always taken for granted the fact that I only lived a few miles from my mom. We talked on the phone every once in a while, and didn't really hang out, or see each other very often. Moving across the country has, in a weird way, brought me closer to my mom. I have talked to her on the phone more often, and gotten to know her more. I love my mom so much. I miss my mom.

When I was growing up, there were many times that I was angry with my mom. She would punish me when I needed it, and sometimes I really needed it. I always thought she was being so unfair, and I would let her know that. I remember her saying something like "just wait until you have kids." That never made any sense, until now. I now have three boys, and another boy on the way. When I have a question about any of them, whether it be behavior, health, or anything, I call my mom. Just the other night, my youngest had hives. He is allergic to something. All I could think was I need my mom. I love technology. Even though I wasn't able to run to my mom, I was able to call her and get some great advice. Thank you so much mom. I love you.

I am sorry mom, for all the times I disobeyed, and all the times I was a lot of trouble. I know there were quite a few. I came to a realization when I became a mother, that you were never trying to hinder, or hurt me, but you were loving me. You were protecting me.

You see, mothers have a very special bond with their children. They are connected. A child is completely dependent on it's mother to survive from conception to birth. After birth, a child is still dependent on it's mother, but others (like dad, we can't forget him) are there to help out. That bond that is formed between mother and child is never broken. There is an everlasting connection. This bond grows stronger throughout life. When the child is an adult, the bond is still there. I have learned this recently. The advice and just everyday conversations I have with my mother are extremely valuable to me.

God knew what he was doing when he made women. He gave women a strength endure all the joys and fears that go along with being a mom. He gave women that everlasting bond to their children. God has blessed me with my mom.

Thank you mom...
-for yelling at me when I needed it.
-for punishing me when I needed it.
-for hugging me when I needed it.
-for teaching me to sew.
-for making me clean my room.
-for loving me.
-for life.

I love you mom. You mean so much to me. I wish I could give you a hug right now.

Lord, thank you for my mom.