For my mother ... a few days past due

My mother can be described in many ways. She is kind, patient, loving, and always willing to help anyone, especially her family. The best word I think of for my mother is trooper. No matter what the situation and how much she may not want to do something, if it is for someone else or will please someone else, she is a trooper and does it. She has taught me many things in life. When I was in high school I went through some really tough emotional and personal issues. Any everyday Joe wouldn't know it, but mother did and while at the time it bothered me, I knew she meant well. Her persistence and care paid off. She was my best friend in high school and (next to CR) is my best friend today. It bothers some that we talk so much, but if I do not get to talk to her at some point during the day, everything is off for me. Since I live so far away now, the phone is all that can connect us for months. When I moved down here and would call and cry everyday she would remind me how much God loves me and has a plan for us here. She would calm my worries with scripture. I know that she has prayed for me, as well as the rest of my family, everyday of my life. I know that through anything I can count on her to make every attempt to do her best for my family. Thank you momma, for all that you have done for me and all that you continue to do. With God's guidance and hand, you have helped form me into who I am today, and for that I am forever grateful. I can not wait for our little nugget to meet their grandmother, or grammy, or whatever it will end up calling her. I love you momma!

I am also very blessed to have a wonderful mother-in-law. Kitty does so much for CR and I and you can tell that it is unconditional love that incites her to do so. I love Kitty and I love how since we have moved down to Bishop, we have had the opportunity to become so much closer. I am so thankful that she will be taking care of baby Patrick once I have to go back to teaching. I can not imagine not being close to someone so important ... the mother of my husband. I am so very thankful that when God gave me CR, he also gave me Kitty.