Mother

I have had the opportunity and privilege to be surrounded by incredible women and mothers. From my own grandmothers, my mother-in-law and my own mother, I have learned huge life lessons and what it takes to be a mother. Each one of these women have affected me and helped me to become who I am today.
I would like to think that I understand what it takes to be a mom but I know that there is so much left for me to learn and so many lessons that will come only when I become a mom myself. But throughout my life, there are have been incredible examples of mothers and they have taught me the value of a good mother. 


Saying my mom is the biggest role model in my life seems like an understatement. Words can describe how influential she has been for me in my life.  She has taught me everything I know, helped me to become the person I am today. She is my best friend and the person who has always been there for me. I love her and cannot imagine my life without her. My mom has taught me the value of sacrifice. She has given her entire life to raising me and my siblings. I may not have always been a perfect child but she seems to have always known what to do and say. I hope that I can be half of the woman my mom is. She is not only a mother, but a friend, a counselor, and role model. Thank you mom. 

I have so many other women in my life that have affected me and taught me valuable lessons. 

My grammie- she has taught me the value of a helping hand, of unconditional love and of overwhelming support. I cannot think of any event in my life that my grammie was not there to support me. She has always been apart of my life and has taught me that a grandmother can be a very big influence in a grandchild' s life. 

My grandma CC- She has taught me the value of the written word as we wrote letters back and forth, when we were unable to see each other because of distance. She taught me of the love that can be communicated through being there on those special events and keeping in contact. 

Momma Ford- She has taught me the value of enjoying life. Thank you for welcoming me into your family so fully. Thank you for raising such an incredible son and helping him to become the man he is today. I love spending time with your family and feel so lucky to have such an incredible mother-in-law. 

This mother's day, I want all the women who have influenced my life to know just how much I love and appreciate them. Thank you for being such great examples.