Mom, You're still the one...

I think there is a part of motherhood that can be painful because of the deepness of the love involved. We tend to take on the pains of those we love and have nurtured. I know women who feel guilty on Mother's Day because they feel they could have been a better mom. I have had those feelings occasionally. I was not perfect, but I did give it my all. I am so grateful that I could be a mother, and now a grandmother. I love my sons and grandsons with all my heart.

I love and appreciation Tiffani. She is an excellent mother. She is also the DIY queen. Tiff tackles all kinds of projects and they turn out great!

(PC to Colby)

Every Mother's Day since my Mom passed away, I have gone to a store and walked down the card aisle. I choose a card that I would have sent to her. I pause to think about her, and all the sacrifices she made to raise a large family. This is the card I chose, she loved butterflies and sparkles.

Even though my Mom is not physically here, I still turn to her when I have a bad day. I imagine what her voice sounds like, and what advice she might give me. She really did her very best, and I love her.

Today I stayed with Grey and Grahm while Mark, Tiffani, Cash and Colby had a pre-Mother's Day outing. It made me happy that I could do something nice for Tiff. I think she liked being with the two oldest boys, and I had fun playing lots of games with Grey. Grahm was taking a nap, but we played when he woke up!