The woman responsible for giving me life....my mom.

“When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I saw the woman who helped me give birth to myself.” -Nancy Friday

I have been blessed with a mother that loves me unconditionally and inspires many. I love being her daughter. With Mother's Day coming up I felt it appropriate to write an inspiring message in her honor. My mom has numerous gifts. When she was younger she would draw (using pencil dots to create awesome art work). That always amazed me as a kid. We have had so many good times together and created uncountable memories. I remember (this is her and my funniest memory) about 6 years ago when I was about 20-21 years old....we were playing the game rock paper scissors "GO". Well for about 5 minutes straight we both played the same hand. At first we looked at each other like "what the heck" and then as we continued playing and showing the same hand we began laughing...and laughing...and laughing. We ended up laughing hysterically, I think I almost peed a little it was that funny. Well ever since that day whenever she or I wrote a note or filled out a card, it would say on the bottom RSP (rock paper scissors). Even today. I could write a book about my mom. She is a breast cancer survivor, 10 years in remission. She fought her way through that and I cant imagine how. She's strong, loving and the MOST selfless woman I know. She goes up and beyond for everyone. She has instilled in me wisdom, character, love, trust, forgiving....she has taught me so much. Most of all she taught me to NOT depend on a man (or stay with one thats holding me back or not treating me like a princess), be motivated and go after what I want. I am beyond blessed to have her in my life. I hope one day to be as good a mother as she has been to me. What a woman!! Thank you Mom. I love you.