So I'm a little sentimental

My mommy celebrated her day of birth earlier this week, which set me to reflecting on our life together and how much God loves me for giving me such a wonderful woman in my life. She wiped my bum, showed me what matters in life, shared her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, fought with me about boys, taught me how to love, but mostly she became one of my best friends.

 As I have moved out from under her wing I have learned that she has taught me so much. Each and everyday I thank my Heavenly Father for her. She is the first one I call when I need to have a melt down, seek advice or just simply have a special moment (believe me I have a lot of those).

 She has taught me so much. I know I can never repay her, but someday I hope to be half the woman she is. I simply wish that I would have realized how much I appreciate her earlier in life. I guess that's something that comes with growing up though right? Good thing she is patient, gentle and loving through all the hard times we've had together because without her I would be nothing.

I know she worries about me daily and I feel her love for me as I receive blessings from prayers she offers in my behalf. She texts me everyday and I am thankful for it because it lets me know she cares (it also shows me that she finally can sort of work her cellular device). So mom, stop worrying because you've done a great job at raising me-trust in yourself and the daughter/woman you've taught me to be.

In the words of Miranda Lambert,

"She loves me more than anything

and she wants the world for me....

Mama I'm okay out here

I've seen how hard the world can be

My step is sure and I know my name

I'm strong just like you prayed I'd be

I'm strong just like you prayed I'd be"

I know my name Mom and I'm happy to say it's the same as yours. Keep praying for me because I'm on my knees praying for you. 

I LOVE YOU.