it was mom

It was Mom who gave her best effort in getting the tangled hair out of my face before preschool. 

It was Mom who gave up on this by kindergarten.

It was Mom who had the ability to locate a misplaced shoe (or anything, for that matter) within minutes.

It was Mom who listened to my squeaks and whistles as I learned how to play the flute and never once asked me to stop or quiet down.

It was Mom who came to every single gymnastics meet, even though she closed her eyes during every single one of my beam routines.

It was Mom who taught me how to pray and trust in the Lord with unwavering faith.

It was Mom who had so many DIY ideas that her hands couldn’t keep up.

It was Mom who solved the Junior Year Prom Dress Crisis.

It was Mom who comforted me after my first heartbreak.

It was Mom who taught me that outer beauty means nothing without inner beauty to go along with it.

It was Mom who told me that if you can’t say anything nice, it’s better to say nothing at all.

It was Mom who taught me to love books and reading.

It was Mom who packed my lunch for me every day through senior year.

It was Mom who emphasized the importance of compassion and love towards others.

It was Mom who would call sleepily down the hall to me, “Doing okay?” as I sat up late at night struggling to finish my College Algebra homework.

It was Mom who cried sad-but-a-little-bit-excited tears with me when I moved out for college.

It was Mom who cried happy tears with me on my wedding day.

It was Mom who showed me that a positive attitude truly makes all the difference in the world.

It was Mom who knew when I just needed someone to listen to me.

It was Mom who introduced me to Sonic vanilla Dr. Pepper.

It was Mom who set the ultimate example of selflessness.

It was Mom who saw the good in the world, despite all of the bad.

It was Mom who proved that even though you get older, you never really have to grow up.

It was Mom who in the midst of it all became my very best friend.

I love you, Mom!

I’m so grateful for the many wonderful, beautiful women in my life who set the example of what a mother should be. I have so many that I look up to. My stepmom, Kimberlee, my mother-in-law, Kimberly, my Mema, my Grandma, my Aunt Karen, my sister-in-law, Sara, my friend Britney…the list goes on and on. All are truly beautiful, inside and out. Happy Mother's Day!