Happy Mothers Day

Mothers Day - a holiday to set aside the entire day in order to show gratitude and appreciation for those mom's who have invested in your life.

Mother's Day to me is not just my Mom. I've had a handful of woman that God put in my life right when I needed them. They will always have a special place in my heart. I know it's not Mother's Day any more, but here is my "tribute" to those mom's in my life:

Cheri - She was the first one. The first one that I let love me - the first one I loved back. When I met Cheri I had so many walls. At that age (10) I would not have known they were walls and that those walls were not good. But Cheri came into my life and just loved me with what I would call Christ's Love. You know the one I'm talking about, the one that doesn't care if you are weird or crazy or ugly or beautiful, doesn't even care what your personality is like and if it's different than your own: that love that just LOVES and everything about it shined. That was, is, Cheri.

Angie - I will never forget the Bible Studies us girls would have in Angie's apartment. Each Bible Study, day at church camp, even Sunday School, there was Angie with her encouraging words and WISDOM. Man, when I was confused about anything, she always had an answer and she always showed me where in the Bible that she got the answer. Thank you, for investing time in me, each of those "sessions" has helped formed me into who I am today and has definitely helped me persevere in my relationship with the Lord.


Cheryl - I owe my life to Cheryl. Not only because of the days and days and days that I'd stay over and they'd take care of me; but because she took care of me when I felt like I couldn't go home. She fed me and housed me. When I moved, she took care of me from a distance. I still have the stuff she sent me in boxes to fill my house up, and I don't think I can ever get rid of them! Especially my Christmas decor =D Actions speak louder than words; every action she had towards me was enveloped in love and genuine caring-ness towards me.

Miriam - My mother, my sister, my best friend, almost anything! We have a connection that I just can't explain, nor will I try to =D She knows whats wrong before even I do, which is kind of scary, but oh so comforting! She is such an amazing example to me, and reminds me of what God's word calls us to do and what to be like. I don't know what life would be without her! God put her in my life during my high school years and then brought us back together through my current days. He always knows exactly who we need and when.

Angel - My mother in law. I don't even know where to begin with Angel. Seriously. When I'm confused or questioning something, not only does she guide me through the scriptures and always points me to the Lord, but she prays for me. She cares, truly cares. If I'm having a rough time, she wont forget it and the next time we talk she'll ask me how I'm doing. What a great comfort in knowing that someone is praying for me!!

Mommy - My real Mommy (yes I still call her that so HA!!). I haven't had the closest relationship with my Mom, but what I have had I cherish deeply. There is nothing that can break the bond a Mom and Daughter have. Nothing. God has put her in my life to be my mother. I thank Him for that. Otherwise, who knows where I'd be, or even who I'd be for that matter!! My mom has got to be the strongest woman I've ever met, if not the strongest woman alive. And man her biscuits and gravy are BOMB. Seriously: one time I ate so much, I got sick. They are that good. My dream: One day to move to a super small town, open up a diner with my Mommy and serve people: not to give them food, but to have fun and enjoy it.

Looking back through the sections of my life, each one has had someone there for me. God never leaves us alone. He is always there and He provides who we need, exactly when we need. I can only hope that I can be such a woman to someone in my life. Teach them to be strong, loving, humble and always prayerful. The list goes on in qualities that these woman have and what I long to have. The great thing about my God: all I have to do is ask and He will enable me to be those traits.

So to all my Mothers and all the other Mother's: Thank you. Not just for your daily sacrifice, but for your characteristics and love.