I am thankful for my mother. I am thankful that she is MY mother. I am thankful that she is my friend. I am blessed to know her and strive to be like her more and more each day. I've heard people say that I look just like my mom... many people... in fact almost all people say this to me. I take it as a compliment. She is a beautiful woman.
But what I don't tell people is that although I would be lucky to continue 'looking' like my mom as I continue growing, what I really want is to BE like my mom. I'm not sure how many people can say that they want to be like their moms, but I truly do. My mom is one of the most giving, caring, loving and compassionate women I might ever meet. She will stop what she is doing in the middle of a busy store to help the little old lady that needs an extra hand...she will send an old friend a message to remind her that she is being thought of when times are tough or difficult memories are reoccurring. She prays fiercely....for so many people and so many things.
We find the simple joy and beauty in so many similar things. A sunny day, a beautiful rainbow, a changing leaf, a blooming tree... a smile, a hug, a day filled with nothing (and everything).
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Mom, you are my hero. I love you very much and can not imagine my life without you in it. I am so thankful to God for giving you to me as a mother and friend. Today, on your birthday, I celebrate YOU, wonderful, beautiful YOU!
1 Timothy 1:5
"But the goal of our instruction
is love
from a pure heart and a good
conscience and a sincere faith."
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