She is my best friend, besides my sweet hubby.  She carried me safely for nine months in her womb.  Cared for my every need.  Sacrificed on a daily basis for me over and over again.  She has walked beside me everyday…cheering me on…crying for me…praying for me…holding me.  She gave up a successful career for me.  She has loved me unconditionally from the moment she knew I existed.  She is honestly hands down the most unselfish, gracious and merciful person I know.  She prayed for the man that I would marry.  She has prayed for the children I would bear.  She has prayed for every part of my life and I know she continues to do so.  She is one of the main reasons I am who I am today.  She held my hand six years ago when I welcomed my first child into the world and became something I had dreamed of.  She is beautiful inside and out in every way.  She is my mom, my hero, my best friend.  I am blessed beyond measure and although I try and tell her often how much she means to me…I love that I get a special day to tell her again.  Thanks, Mom.  I love you.

So, now that I am a mom of three and one more still cooking, I realize something that my mom always knew.  Just what a blessing this “mom” thing is.  It’s not all roses, in fact to be perfectly honest somedays is only the thorny stem, but that doesn’t take away the joy of being a mother.  I read a quote that read “Motherhood…find joy in the journey.”  Well, said.  I am sensitive to the fact that God chose me to raise these children.  This is my job and not to be taken lightly, we are raising up the next generation and let’s be honest it’s ugly out there.  Being intentional takes work, but it’s worth every minute…I am constantly reminding myself that we only get one shot.  For me that’s heavy so, I am thankful that I don’t do this alone…not only am I blessed with an amazing hubby…I have a God that walks every step with me…encouraging me, holding me up, loving me every minute.  Thank you, Jesus and thank you for my little ones that you have graciously blessed us with…

Oh and one more note…how about what I received today for Mother’s Day?  One of the best gifts ever…I’ll show you, but first, “Why was it the best gift ever?” because behind it was love, thought, time and best of all it was intentional.  My hubby took all three to Plaster World and let the kids paint these for me…  (Thank you, Babe)

PS…Can you believe that my kids kept it a complete surprise and didn’t say one word!!  That is impressive!! 

I’ll be “offline” on and off for the next few days as we finish up moving, so if you are waiting for your session to be posted…thanks for your patience and I’ll be back “online” very soon!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Blessings!

Janelle