Happy Mother’s Day.

I know my mom is less than apt to actually think to check this, but a Happy Mother’s Day to her.

I give her a lot of crap about her “parental status” with me, but, truth be told, I’m really glad to have her around.  She has shown me how not to live my life, but has also shown me what a real passion for God looks like.  She has shown me that, sometimes, God puts us in places that are less than what we think to be amazing, but always have a better purpose.  She has shown me that even when I screw up, I am still lovable.  I thank her for that.  I was considering posting a picture of her here, but for whatever reason, I don’t have any recent pictures of her.  It’s probably because when she’s around, I opt to use HER camera rather than mine, and still have to obtain those pictures.

And… not to be overlooked:

Happy Mother’s Day to Grams.  I miss her so much, and it’s still hard to believe that she’s not here for me to go stop by and take some flowers to.  She was an angel sent from God, nothing less.  I owe almost everything I am today to her.  She taught me what selflessness looked like, and ensured that I became a well-mannered, responsible member of society.  I’m very glad she did. I love that she knew the plans God has for me as well as I do. And, so, she was able to support me in all of my less than logical decisions that are getting me to where I need to be.  I am so blessed to have had such an amazing woman to lead me as I grew up, and I can only pray that God will continue to grow me into being a woman like her.

Another:

Happy Mother’s Day, Stevi.  Yeah, you’re a bit unorthodox, and it’s still weird to think that you ever had a kid (has it really been 4 years already?), but Smarty is blessed to have you in his life and to know that you love him.

Last One:

Happy Mother’s Day to Fuzzy. Cuz, deep down, he really is just one old mother….