Mama's Day Tribute

I had to do it....I HAD to post about Mother's Day...mostly because I have one of the most wonderful, fabulous mothers on the planet. I can't thank her enough or give her enough credit for the things she has done for me, but I am going to try to give you a little taste of how wonderful she is through this blog post.

Mom and me!

A few things I remember growing up:

• My mom always putting us to bed and being there when we woke up in the morning
• Snacks when we came home from school
• Participating in our silly games and ALWAYS listening to our ridiculous stories
• Taking us on great adventures and letting us explore
• Giving me a sense of pride and self-confidence
• Telling me I could conquer anything I put my mind to
• Helping me strive to always be better
• Teaching us the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise (had to through that one in there :)...she's a M.I.L.F. for sure...by that I mean the fitness one)
• Never disciplining us out of anger
• Always putting her family first
• Teaching us selflessness through her selflessness
• Teaching us the importance of a personal relationship with God

My mother taught me everything I know about being a mom. She always put our needs before our own. I always knew I could count on her and she is the first person I go to for advice. I can trust her with anything! I know she'll always have my back. She taught me everything I know about etiquette, cooking, and cleaning.  I've never had to worry about my mom embarrassing me even though I KNOW I've embarrassed her many times. She's always been the woman I look up to and the woman I hope to become!

Lastly, I want to give the description of the Proverbs 31 woman. I think this fits my mom to a tee. I'm sure a lot of you have read this passage, but if you haven't here it is:

¹⁰ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
¹¹ The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
¹² She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
¹³ She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
¹⁴ She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
¹⁵ She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
¹⁶ She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
¹⁷ She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
¹⁸ She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
¹⁹ She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
²⁰ She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
²¹ She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
²² She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
²³ Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
²⁴ She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
²⁵ Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
²⁶ She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
²⁷ She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
²⁸ Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
²⁹ Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
³⁰ Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
³¹ Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

I love you, Mom! Happy Mother's Day!!