Mother's Day.

This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. It's time to celebrate mothers for all the love they give, advice they share, and guidance they provide. There have been sacrifices and heartbreak along the way, disappointment at times, but always hope. Even I, a newcomer to motherhood, understand the hope we cling to as we watch our sweet babies grow.

This beautiful woman gave me life, encouraged me to dream, prayed and hoped for the very best for my future. Sometimes I wonder how it feels to be a mother to two adult women with babies of their own. I wonder how I will ever be able to let go of Gracie enough to let her soar, but I know that somehow, I will.


In the meantime, I will try to be the kind of mother that I've been blessed with. She's a constant source of encouragement and support, the first person I call when I'm searching for advice, and she's always willing to listen to me vent my frustrations when necessary. She's strong and full of life, has a smile that can light up any room, and her laughter is contagious. She's amazing and I love her!

I feel immensely blessed when I look at my daughter's little face. To be a mother is all I've ever really wanted, and now I not only get to claim my sweet Grace, but my tiny wild man as well.



Happy Mother's Day to my mother, and also to the other amazing women in my life who have been an inspiration and example. It's going to be a beautiful weekend.





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