Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's day to all of you mother's out there! I even got a happy mother's day text from a dear friend! I'm only a dog mother but it was nice of her to include me ;) So on this mother's day I did a lot of thinking... and of course hanging out with dear ol'mom! I was inspired by church this morning to truly think about the calling from God that being a mother is. It is truly sad that for many of us it takes a special day for us to remember to honor our mother, say nice things to her, and really let her know how much we care. While we should do that every day, or at least regularly, that is hard for us sometimes for some reason. I know I am guilty of it many times and it hurts when I think about the times that I could have honored my mother more and didn't. I am truly blessed to have a wonderful, beautiful, caring, God fearing, hard working woman as my mother. I know that she prays for me every day of my life because she loves me so much and cares for me.

So why is being a mother such a calling you might ask? Well today in service the pastor was talking about selflessness... Jesus was of course the ultimate example of selflessness and service but coming in at a close second is motherhood. Mothers give up time, physical fitness and health, sleep, food, countless hours of mind power, and many other things to raise the youth of this world and while it is easier for some than others for all it is a LARGE and very important task. Many times we forget how much our mothers really did sacrifice for us as children, adolescents, teens, and even still as adults. It's hard really to comprehend until you are a mother I'm sure (I personally can't wait!) but I know that I need to give my mother more credit, love, and attention for all that she has done for me. She is an amazing woman of God and I wouldn't trade her for the world. It makes me brokenhearted to know and experience that some people are not as blessed as I am in the mother department.

So today and everyday, even when Mom says something uncool or pries into your life a weee too much, remember what she has sacrificed and given up for you and take a deep breath and thank Jesus for even those little moments when you remember just how much she loves you and would jump in front of a bus for you.

Mom's aren't Jesus but they sure do love you as much as they can and more and like Jesus they serve you whole-heartedly and selflessly.

I can only imagine the day when I can serve a small little boy or girl whole-heartedly. It moves me now to even think about it. Love to all the mother's out there and I pray that the men and children in your lives are truly appreciating you for what you are doing. :)