Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Happy Almost Birthday, Mommi




September 12th is my mom's birthday. My mom is the very best mom in the world. People who have never met my mom say that she must be a very special person to have so many kids. They are right, but they really don't understand what that means. They don't understand the daily, life-long struggle that comes with being a mom to so many special kids. Being a mom to even just one kid takes everything that you have. Being a mom to 15 makes your heart bigger, more understanding, more patient. I know that Jesus is proud of my mom. So am I.

I know that learned everything about being a person from my mom, and everything about being a Christian. From my mom I learned how to listen for God's voice and how to obey him. From my mom, I learned how to love books and music. From my mom, I learned how to be a Mom.

But more specifically, my mom is my friend, and always has been. I go to my mom when I need to talk something out, to get my head straight. My mom helps me temper the judgemental, quick-thinking parts of my personality. She helps me remember who I am, and lets me be myself. I love you, Mommi. Happy almost-birthday.

2 comments:

jennifaye said...

I so totally read this blog entry this morning and cried. I could not even reply because it touched me and anything I would say would sound trite.
This blog entry honestly gave me joy through the rough spots of this day.
I love you so much-
Mommi

Laurel H. said...

I absolutely love this blog entry and this picture--I meant to say that when I read it a week or two ago, but, well, better late than never. :) Blessings to you both!