Mothers Give You....

HAPPY (LATE) MOTHER'S DAY!

Yesterday was the first Mother's Day we were not with our mothers, and to tell you the truth it was kind of weird. Thanks to Skype, we each got to talk to our mothers and families. My sister was cooking a wonderful meal at home and my brother and sister-in-law, my sister's boyfriend (who is like my big brother), and Steph (a bridesmaid) and her two handsome twin boys, and of course my daddy. It definitely wasn't the same. My sister even sent me a text "Cooking Mother's day dinner definitely isn't the same without you." I couldn't help but smile. But I did give flowers to a co-worker who has four kids and a grandchild; she is also a friend to me: Mrs. Roberta Beeson. She always gives me rides to and from work, lends a listening ear and is just a sweet person. Chris and I also bought some beautiful, potted mums for our neighbor who lives above us. She is a divorced lady who always fixes us food and keeps an eye on our cat. So we paid it forward to the "Mothers" in our life.

We also went to a wonderful Church service where the father recited a great homily about mothers. He said mothers give us roots and wings. They give us roots to keep us ground and wings to let us fly. This is so true and my mom fits right under that category. I am the grounded, self-confident person because I know my roots, where I come from and have a strong family background. She and my father also gave us our wings to explore what we wanted to in life. Without them we wouldn't be where we are and the people who we have become. Chris and I have wonderful mothers (and fathers) and we thank God everyday for them.

I hope you celebrated the Mothers in your life. Not just yesterday but everyday.

The Strongest Woman Role Model in My Life

We found out today that my mother, who has undergone intensive chemotherapy for Uterine Cancer, is DONE WITH CHEMO!!!!!!!! She has been strong throughout this entire process and hasn't had a self pity day at all. Lot's of people would be down in their life and completely depressed. But not my mother. She is the happiest person you will meet, even through this. I think her family has a lot to do with it, if I may say so myself :)

I honestly have looked up to my mother my entire life, and why not? She is the strongest woman I know and I can only hope I am and will be as strong and caring as she is. Her and my dad have always supported everything my sister, brother and I have wanted to do. They have been married 28 years and couldn't be happier. All my strength for my self, how I view things in life and my relationship with Christopher comes from them.

I am a big believer that prayer is a very strong and powerful thing. My strong faith also comes from my parents. Chris and I have prayed and continue to pray for my mom throughout this entire process as well as my dad and his parents and those closest to us.

Take notice of those who you consider a strong, influential person in your life and continue to pray for them or hold them close to your hearts. They will continue to inspire you each and everyday, just like my parents do. A simple "Thank you" goes a long way. Have you thanked your favorite person today?

I know I do everyday.

Like I tell my mother everyday:

STAY STRONG NOW AND ALWAYS!