My mom turned 60 this past week and I can't help but rejoice that she is still a part of my life. She has made it through trying times these past 10 years with her health and through it all, though it wasn't easy, she kept learning about the gospel and her relationship with her Father in Heaven grew as she leaned on Him and the atoning sacrifice of His Son. Even though she is not completely healed of her health problems, she has been able to carry on to see her children succeed in their talents, travel with her husband, watch her children get married and have her grandchildren.
She is an awesome mother because she listens, she cares more than anyone I know, she loves to have fun and loves to make people laugh. She's always got a great story and delivers it so that everyone is laughing so hard they can't stop. She supports all of her kids and sons and daughters-in laws and cares about each one and makes them feel welcome and special. She is our greatest cheerleader and I love telling her about the things I accomplish in my life because I know she will be the one who is happiest for me and she'll make me feel like I am incredible!
I love that I was blessed with her creativity and the ability to throw a party with the best food, decorations and most of all her fun and laughter. She can do so many things. She can cook, sew, paint, do all sorts of crafts, teach, and has the ability to come up with the funnest ideas at any moment. She is amazing.
She is a wonderful grandmother. My kids love their GG so much and we have been blessed to be able to visit often. The kids love when she visits because she takes time with them to do art and read with them and is interested in who they are. They especially love to visit the farm in Montana because GG has so many fun toys and will play playdough with them for hours. She will read to them for hours and Brooklyn has loved learning so many fun stories through their reading times. She makes fun lunches and plays fun music to dance to and making cookies is always on our list of things to do. She has a fun yard to play in and Buddy the cat is always fun to play with. I love to see their relationship growing every time we see each other.
I love that my mom taught me the gospel, especially the 4 years of seminary that she taught me. I don't know that I would have learned as much as I did if I hadn't seen her so passionate about what she was learning and expressing to a bunch of bratty teenagers. But she did it day after day and made it fun with class cheers and fun songs and jokes. Thank you mom for being willing to teach me the gospel because of how important you knew it was for me to learn it, I appreciate all your efforts.
Thank you for being there for all of us kids as we went from being cute to bratty and then, finally into maturity. I know it wasn't easy and I know I made a lot of mistakes but the one thing I always knew was that my mom would love me no matter what and I always felt and continue to feel the prayers you send on my behalf.
I love you Mom, you are so amazing. I am so glad we got to spend last weekend with each other. I had so much fun just relaxing with the girls, I loved the manicures and pedicures, the shopping, the french cuisine, the laughing (I'm 60!!!), the awesome talks we heard at Time Out, the fun birthday sushi dinner and most of all just being with you and Laini, who I love so much! Thank you for being you, have a Happy Mother's Day Mom!
