There are amazing women throughout the world and amazing women that I have encountered along my path of life, but none more than my mom. We have had our differences, and our ups and downs, but through it all she is my very best friend. I had an experience this last week that really made me think about my mom and brought tears to my eyes for everything she has ever done for me. I won't tell the whole story, but this last week was my turn to be on the kitchen crew here in the center. Let's just say, it was not my favorite part of the trip and on the last night I found myself alone in the kitchen finishing up the dishes. As I was doing the dishes I thought of my mom and all the times she found herself alone at the kitchen sink or maybe felt alone in a task she was doing for me or my siblings. I cried as I thought of all the opportunities to help my mother I missed over the years because of childish selfishness and other silly things. My mom is one of the best examples of service in my life. She has dedicated her life to serving others and she does such an amazing job. Preparing to get married in August and realizing that I won't have the opportunity to spend every spare minute of my summers or vacations with my mom is so sad to me. I love spending my time with her, and while this new chapter of life I am about to embark on is wonderful, and I am so excited for it, I will miss spending time with my mom. I am so grateful for her and everything she does for me, she is so full of love and willing to help me in whatever ways I need. As I start this new adventure in my life and look forward to having a family in the future, I hope with all my heart that I can be at least half the mom that my mom was for me. I believe in angels, and I know that I was so blessed to have one to call my own and and for my children to one day call grandma. Happy Mother's Day mom. I love you!
Happy Mother's Day!
What a beautiful tribute to your mother, Jessica, and to your own gratitude and appreciation of her.
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