Mothers Day

Today is Mothers Day, and it makes me think of how thankful I am for my parents. Both are very hard working, have instilled god morals and respect into me, and more importantly, have respected the fact that marriage is for life. I'm continually thankful for the fact that my parents are not divorced. Especially since their parents both experienced divorce, and I have much respect for my parents to break that. Of course being raised by God fearing mothers, and a stepfather in one case had alot to do with their being together for 23 years, and they've passed that onto me. Teaching me to respect marriage and take it seriously. I'm so thankful for them both.

My mom has been a great example of determination to me. Ever since I was little, she did whatever it took to make things better for her family. While dad put long hours in, mom was take care of the house, having yard sales, a part time job now and then, she was never afraid to get her hands dirty to get the job done, and I greatly admire her for that determination. It's a trait I wish to reflect. Not saying she has had her struggles, but she has come through them. My mom has not forgotten what it was like to be a teenager; the feelings, the emotions, the desires, or even the confusion. She is always "real" with me which I'm thankful for.

Not only am I blessed to have a mom and dad (which have stayed married) I'm also blessed to say I have two grandmothers still living, who are God fearing women. I may never know how many times they've prayed for not only me or the whole family, they are quite a blessing. In addition I have two great grandmothers still living, when I used to have 4. All of them are/were women of God and continually in the Word, what lives to live up to! Several strong women yet very motherly. They are all an incredible blessing. I often think of how good I have it, to not only have this many people around me, but the fact they are people of God. It's a great comfort.

On another note.
My late grandfather was known for his sense of humor, another person I greatly look up to. He used to always be sure to tell all the men in the family Happy Mothers Day. Haha, I find myself wanting to do the same thing.

Thank you Mom.
Thank you God.