- A sister who has been handed more than her fair share but always seems to see the glass half full. A woman who I had to promise that her young children would know her if anything happened after she was diagnosed with cancer. A woman who trusted me to do so.
- A friend who struggles with infertility but adopted the cutest baby boy who was meant to only have her for a mom. A friend who let me be a part of the journey--something I'm not sure she realizes how much I appreciate.
- A friend who listens to my complaints, offers her own, reassures me that I'm doing okay, and allows me to give her the same confidence.
- A friend who told me that once Oprah is on, it's okay to have a beer or a glass of wine. I have spent many a day knowing that we were sharing a drink called motherhood.
- A sister-in-law who pumped for over 9 months after her daughter wouldn't nurse. There is no way I would have done that, but I sure as heck admire her determination.
- A friend who is paralyzed from the waist down but didn't let that stop her from having a child and hopes to add to her family.
- A mother who has thought of her blended family as only a family. A woman who doesn't count blood when thinking of her grandchildren. A mother who did what she thought was best a long time ago.
- A friend who does crafts and projects with her kids all of the time. A mother who wasn't in a rush to send her kids to preschool. A woman who always thinks of someone else. A mother who throws an amazing shower/party/gathering with ease. Our Martha Stewart.
- A mother who sends a gift for Lilah with such selflessness, who offers something to someone she barely knows. A woman who should sell her talent, but instead only wants to give it for free. I think of what she's teaching her boys and get a little green with envy.
- A friend who mothers her dogs like I do mine. She doesn't have children yet, but if that's in her future, she's already good at it.
- A friend who found a way to make a little bit of money while being a stay-at-home mom. A mom who isn't afraid to try her luck at selling the bows she makes. My friend who still likes to play.
- And finally, my mom. A woman that I continue to learn more about each day. A woman who sacrificed to raise her children. A woman who can manage money better than anyone I know. A woman who admits maybe not everything she did was right, but she doesn't regret what she did. A mother who never tried to be a best friend to her children which allowed us the closeness that we have today.
Cheers to MOMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
