Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a bit painful. I do have to admit that.  Trent and I have been trying to adopt for over 3 years now.  There have been a lot of ups and downs.  We have come close a few times but it just has not worked out so far.  I still believe it will happen.  I still believe there is a wonderful, giving, young woman out there who will chose us to entrust with her baby.  We pray for her and hope that the Lord will lead her.

I have so many wonderful mothers around me.  I watch them and learn from them.  I am amazed at  how great they are.  My sisters and sisters-in-law are raising hilarious, intelligent, caring children.  They make it look easy even though I know it is not.  They let me be involved in these amazing children's lives.  I'm so thankful I get to be their aunt.  I love to have them around and enjoy the craziness!

I owe everything to my own mom.  I have so many great memories of her reading The Boxcar Children and Charlotte's Web.  I gained my love of reading and teaching from her.  I also remember having long conversations with her when we were waiting for Dad out on the ranch.  She could answer all my questions about life and taught me to believe in and trust in the Lord by her example.  She still does.

I'm thankful for my husband's mom.  She is so loving and makes me feel appreciated. She is so sincere and thoughtful.  She is a fun grandmother and talented, too.  I'm thankful she taught her son to be patient, loving, forgiving and kind.

So this day I am thankful.  Thankful for all the mothers in my life now and in the future.  Happy Mother's Day.