My MOM

My mom, the lively one, who taught me to walk, talk,
sing, dance, play, love, enjoy life.

My mom, the beautiful one, who taught me about
manners, inner beauty and being a woman of grace.

My mom, the tender one, who cradled me as a babe,
held me when I was sick and hugged my tears away.

My mom, the patient one, who was consistent with
expectations, who taught me to drive, and loved me
through the adolescent years.

My mom, my personal cheerleader, rejoiced with me
over the smallest and greatest accomplishments.

My mom, the caring one, let me cry for no reason and held me when I was sad.
She held my hand as a child and as I gave birth
to her grandchildren.

My mom, the spunky one, still shows me how to have a good time, find a great sale and laugh out loud.

My mom, the giving one, shares her life with me everyday in some way:
a phone call, a visit, a card, a hug.

My mom, the teaching one, has shown me how to be a great mom.
She has shown me the true joys of motherhood.

My mom, the joyful one, can make any mundane task,
an exciting moment in time.

My mom, the godly one, has been my example of a life
well lived in Christ. Focused, virtuous, faithful is she.

My mom, the contented one, has taught me to be happy
with little and with much. True riches are in the tender
family moments we share.

My mom, my mentor, has guided me along this beautiful
journey we now share called motherhood.