December 7th. This is a very special day. It's my mama's birthday. I don't know what I would do if my mom was never born so I am SO glad there is a day I can celebrate HER and her life! Here are just few reasons why I am thankful for my mom and why I love her so..
First and foremost, she loves Jesus. What a great example she is of a godly wife and mother. I can't wait to be a mom and to do the things she does. I love talking to her about God and about what we're learning. She challenges me and encourages me. She isn't afraid to say when she's struggling, and she is constantly pursuing holiness.
She is truly one of my bestest and truest friends. I can talk to her about anything and everything. Rarely does a day go by where I haven't texted her about something. I love to tell her what's going in my life and I love knowing what's going on in hers. She listens to me and she laughs with me. I have so much fun hanging out with her and I look forward to every minute we spend together - just like best friends would :).
She is like me. My mama and I have a lot of the same struggles and "bad habits". We joke about it sometimes, but at the same time, we challenge each other. I love that mom understands me and knows exactly what I need to hear. I love that we get each other!
This one is simple, but I'm real thankful for her ability to pick men. She picked a great one :)
She is such an amazing homemaker. She cooks the BEST meals - she even knows how to cook up left overs just right. I rarely remember a night growing up where she didn't have a plan for dinner. I also love her amazing ability to keep the house so clean and organized. Her OCD about neatness has definitely rubbed off on me, but I love it! Not only does she keep the house clean, it also looks beautiful! I don't know if I will ever have her ability to look at a room and know exactly where furniture and frames should go to make it look awesome- but she can do it. And on top of all that, she does the laundry, drives us places, works part time, is a good friend, serves in the church, and is now a mommy to a 3 year old. Dang, I think she might be super woman ;).
She keeps up with times. I love that I have a mama who knows how to use Facebook, Skype, Twitter, Instagram ... etc. It makes it easier to keep up with her all the way over here in Indo and it also means that I have a pretty hip mom!
She has a great sense of style and she dresses real cute.
She is HILARIOUS! We have the same sense of humor - so that's probably why I think she is so funny ;)
She shares in my addictions to caffeine, naps, sleeping in, college football, bedroom shoes {aka slippers}, sleeping with a fan, counting the hours of sleep we get, and crime shows.
She is musical. I love when she sings around the house or when she takes the time to sit down at the piano and play a hymn.
She's proud of me. I have never doubted my parents faith in me. They have supported me always. I love that mom takes the time to text me that she is proud of me. It means more than she knows.
She gives good hugs
She says sorry, and she forgives.
She loves me for me!!
I could go on forever about all the little things I love about my mom. She is seriously so wonderful, and you're missing out if you don't know her! She doesn't claim to be perfect, and I know she isn't, but that's what I love about her. She's real. My mom is my hero, and I want to be like her. I know that I am blessed to have such a wonderful mom and to even have a mom in the first place. My heart goes out to close friends of mine and others who's mama's are no longer here.
So, mom, this one goes out to you. Thanks for being the best mom I could ask for. I am so glad you were born ... what about 29 years ago? ;) ... But seriously, I don't know what I would do without you. You're the best mom! I wish I could be there to take you out and to give you a birthday hug. I love you so much mom! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :)
