Thank You, Mom

Mothers' Day is always a bittersweet day. A day when I think back to my Mom and what a blessed person I am that I could call her my Mom. It can make me really miss her and yesterday was no exception. But as I told one of my friends this weekend, having such a wonderful mother-in-law eases the pain so much. And so, Mom, I want to acknowledge what a blessing you have been in my life. Mom, from the day Matt asked me to marry him, I have been overwhelmed by the fact that God chose to bless me with such a wonderful Father and Mother-in-law. I remember as a teenager, playing a game in which the question was, "If you were to choose one of your friends' parents to be yours, whom would you choose?" (funny question, i know). It wasn't just because Matt was your kid, but I chose you and Dad. I remember always thinking your family always seemed so happy and you were always so kind and sweet.

Now that I am part of the family, I can say that everything I observed was true and even better than I had hoped. You have made me feel so loved. You have created a comfort in this family that is always a haven. Your home is always a "safe place" and a place where we and our kids are wrapped in love.

I love all the conversations we've had. I feel so thankful that I do not feel like I have to perform to earn your love or respect. You are always so encouraging and support us in our child-rearing and so many times have sacrificed in many ways to be a help to us.

So many times I've called you to ask you to watch out kids or help me in some other way and you are always so quick to figure out how you can serve.

I love you so much Mom. I am so thankful that God, in His wisdom, knew that I would need a Mom like you. He knew that you could teach me so much about gentleness, kindness and unconditional love.

Thank you for the way you raised Matt...it's because he had a mom and dad like you that he is the man I am privileged to be married to today.

I love you and will always be indebted to you. This post can't really express how I feel...but it's the best I can do when my kids are constantly interrupting me with questions as I write!

Love,

Bek