A Mother's Day Moment

Mother's Day is coming up....and it's the first year I won't get to spend with my mom. To some, it may not seem like a big deal. For me, I would rather be with her than anywhere else.

I am probably one of the luckiest girls alive. Most people think of a "mom" as someone who yells all the time or gets into our business too much. But, while I may have thought that ten years ago, I now appreciate what a great mom I have. I'm one of the lucky ones. My mom is my biggest fan and my biggest supporter.

I've been through some hard times and I can't remember a time when my mom hasn't been there for me.  She has always, no matter what, had my best interest at heart and thought of me first. My mother is the most beautiful, kind-hearted person I have ever known. She thinks of everyone else first and I'm lucky enough to call her my mom.

Now, let's not lie. Yes, she's a clean freak who jumps at a dust bunny she sees from across the room or someone who vacuums right next to us, while Rab and I are napping. But, the truth is, she has been the constant support system I have had for 23 years. She's stronger than I could ever imagine being and she's mine. And for that, I am very thankful.

So, to my mom,
I wouldn't be where I am without you--I am who I am because of what you taught me. I am so proud to call you my mom. You are the most amazing woman I have met and I look up to you with all my heart. I've gone through a lot of ups and downs this year and you've been there through everything. Thank you for being you and thank you for believing in me. I miss not seeing you everyday but I take comfort in the fact that you believe in me and I am so thankful that we have such a great relationship where we talk once a day (sometimes more)--it makes me feel like you are here with me. Words can't describe how thankful I am to have you in my life. I am truly the luckiest girl in the world.

I love you to the moon and back. Happy Mother's Day.

Here are some lyrics to a song that I think describes how I feel about you and how, hopefully, you feel about me <3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLS0Y40WwlAIn my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes
I am a hero
I am strong and wise
And I know no fear

But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes

When she wraps her hand around my finger
It puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about
It's hanging on when your heart has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light, it's in my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes, I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone, I hope you'll see
How happy she made me
I'll be there, in my daughter's eyes