Happy Mother's Day!

Today, the message at church was: "How to Make Mom Happy." 

One of the guaranteed ways to make your mom happy is to say "Thank You!" So, I thought I would say "thanks" to my mom here.

Mom... thanks!

Thanks for loving me, even when I was unloveable.

Thanks for raising me in the way I should go.

Thanks for taking me to church.

Thanks for showing me the meaning of grace.

Thanks for being a stay-at-home mom when we could have probably used the money from you working outside of the home. Having you home was worth it to me!

Thanks for teaching me what hard work means.

Thanks for encouraging me to be me.

Thanks for buying my artwork when I was about 10. I didn't become an artist, but it made me feel good, anyway.

Thanks for having a sense of humor.

Thanks for teaching me the value of an education.

Thanks for showing me what service to others is.

Thanks for loving my Dad and being committed to your marriage. That's made my marriage better!
Thanks for having my siblings. They're great! Even if Kenny and I used to fight like cats and dogs.
Thanks for attending all my soccer games when I was a kid. I mean... all of them! I know you probably weren't in love with soccer, but you showed your love for me.
Thanks for making Swiss Steak.
Thanks for reading to me.
Thanks for giving me the gift of life.
But most of all, thanks for giving me the gift of you!

I love you! Have a great Mother's Day!