Mothers....

I meant to get this post out in time for Mother's Day but between traveling, work and my computer not being hooked up it didn't happen. So, here I am now...

When I write a post it is something that pops in my head that I think about for a few days and what I want to say. When I was thinking about what to write for Mother's Day it was hard for me to find the words. I have so much emotion when it comes to my Mother and being a Mother myself.

When I was growing up I depended on my Mom for a lot of things and when I became a teenager I wasn't as dependent on her. I went my own way and hung out with my friends and did my own thing. I was a teenager. Now, that I am a Mom myself and in my mid 30's I find myself depending on her maybe as much as I did when I was a kid but in a different way.

My Mother has transformed from my Mom to my best friend. She has guided me through life with hugs, kisses, prayers, advice, laughter, tears, encouragement and understanding. She showed me how to become a young lady, young woman and most importantly a Mom. Without her direction, discipline and prayers I would not be the person I am today.

I don't know what I would do without my Mom she is like the air I breathe. She is my right arm. I usually don't go more than two days without talking to her. She is the one I call when I want to know how to get a stain out, how many cups is 12 tablespoons, why is Makenzie doing this, what am I going to do with Makenzie, what is the banana pudding recipe for the 100th time? She is the person I call when I am sad. She is the first one I call when I have good news. She is in my everyday!

She has supported me through every phase of my life good and bad she has been there without question and always steps in when she is needed. She is a wonderful Mimi to Makenzie and is always there for her when she needs her.

She has taught me self-respect, christian values, friendship, motherly traits  and most of all her culinary skills.

I still light up and smile ear to ear when she tells me "I am proud of you Jen" I don't care how old you get you are always glad to know that you made your parent's proud.

I am truly blessed to be the daughter of such a wonderful giving, loving Mother. She is simply my everything!

Love you Mom!