Thankful Thursday – For my mom…

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Although it’s a few days early (even though I’m sure all mom’s deserve a few more days of appreciation), today I’m thankful for my mom.

For many of us, our moms have always been there. Loving us unconditionally no matter what idiotic stunts we pull, telling us everything will be OK (even if they aren’t entirely sure if it will be) and being there at the drop of a hat when we need them. They’re the ones we want most when we’re sick and the face we always look for when we do something fantastic.

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.  ~Tenneva Jordan

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.  ~Honoré de Balzac

My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being.  I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.  ~Graycie Harmon

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.  ~Washington Irving

A daughter is a mother’s gender partner, her closest ally in the family confederacy, an extension of her self.  And mothers are their daughters’ role model, their biological and emotional road map, the arbiter of all their relationships.  ~Victoria Secunda

One of the very few reasons I had any respect for my mother when I was thirteen was because she would reach into the sink with her bare hands – bare hands – and pick up that lethal gunk and drop it into the garbage.  To top that, I saw her reach into the wet garbage bag and fish around in there looking for a lost teaspoon.  Bare hands – a kind of mad courage.  ~Robert Fulghum

A mother understands what a child does not say. ~ Jewish proverb

Mom, I owe so much of what I am to you and today I am truly thankful…

…because you danced around the room with me to Ann Murry’s Christmas album
because you always told me “all the nos were no”
because you let me cut the feet off of my pajamas
because you took me on adventures and always made me and Justin a priority
because you love Dad so much
because you carted me all over town between dance, karate, play practice, modeling, etc.
because you kept our pantry stocked with diet Snapple
because you helped me write papers that I hadn’t yet started by 1 am and were due by 8 am
because you call me ‘missy girl’
because you let me cry and complain when I got terrible haircuts
because you made me practice my voice tape
because you would call the pizza place, doctor’s office, etc.,etc. when I was too chicken
because you keep me looking fashionable
because you let me drive 6 hours and stay with the Mister every other weekend when I was only a senior in high school (you must of known it was true love)
because you never actually never called the police when I was mouthing off
because you let me be me
because you never tried to hold me back
because you embraced my colorful personality
because you let me sing in the car….always
because you put up with me
because you were (and still are) my biggest fan
because you didn’t freak out when I called you on my first day of college to tell you I was dropping my major
because you’re always the one to break any bad news to dad
because you love the Mister
because you made sure I had the wedding of my dreams
because you share your Burberry and Coach purses with me
because you share your clothes with me
because you don’t kill me when I return those clothes with stains on them ;)
because you are my partner in crime
because you are my best friend

I love you, Mom. Happy (early) Mother’s Day.

All grown up!

Me and Mama

Wedding day

Wedding day

How are you all celebrating Mother’s Day?

18 Responses to “Thankful Thursday – For my mom…”

  1. That totally made me tear up! I am celebrating Mother’s Day! My fiance and I are bringing my mom breakfast on Sunday morning!

  2. Run Sarah said:

    What a great post! Not sure what we’re doing for Mother’s Day yet!

  3. K said:

    Aw, what a great post! My mom is one of my best friends! I usually cook all of her favorite foods for her on Mother’s Day – she’s one of those people who hates getting gifts so I figure that she’ll enjoy eating tasty foods :)

  4. Anais said:

    I was born on Mother’s Day, which is something my mom and I always joke about (I gave her a gift right when I was born ;) , and this year it’s happening again!! :) I love my mom!

  5. Katie said:

    What a nice post! I can’t wait to see my mom next week. We won’t get to spend actual Mother’s Day together, but we’ll find some way to make it special when we do.

    You and your mom looks so beautiful!

  6. Awww. I won’t see my mom until the following week but in her honor I’m running the Mom’s Real Food Recipe Carnival. Share a recipe your mom has given you! http://www.findyourbalancehealth.com/2009/04/moms-real-food-recipe-carnival

  7. Lauren said:

    Super sweetness!! What a beautiful post. :) thanks for sharing it

  8. Sher said:

    That was so much sweeter than a card :) Beautiful!

  9. MOM said:

    This absolutely made my day…my week….my month!!! I love the good things I did as a mom, and I hope you forgive me for the mistakes I made. You do the best you can in the moment! You are my pride and joy and I am so happy for the time we spend together. You’ve lost (most times, haha) your rough edge, and I’ve learned to be less nosey (most times, haha) I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!

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