Through My Eyes: My Mother's Day Blessings!

What a very nice day.....Mothers Day. I would not be honest if I didn't say that this day always is bittersweet for me. I lost my mom in 1985 and honestly, it seems like yesterday to me. She was the most beautiful, amazing, sweet, fresh, sincere, and loving woman in the world. A bit of me died when she took her last breath. We had that very special mom/daughter friendship that most just dream of having. To find that once is lucky but re-finding that again with my own daughter is not only God's blessing but also the highest form of tribute to my mom. So, the beautiful relationship I have with Lindsay carries on my mom in so many ways. So...to you mom, I love you and miss you more than my words or heart could ever express and on this day and all days, I honor you.

Today is a wonderful celebration of three very different children and the little one that also holds that high place of honor. Jon is the most personable and great guy that has the gift of making anyone he meets feel better about themselves. He can bring out confidence and talents out of anyone he is friends with, works with, or is acquaintances with. He married a very strong woman, Elena, who has the work ethic that stands higher than most. I hold her as the champion and example of being a strong woman. Ej is an amazing soul. He has a sense of Christianity that doesn't have anything to do with church but truly is a relationship that he defends and honors. His drive for goodness and for his music career inspires many. He has been with me the longest and warms my soul with each call. I miss him.

My little girl is my connection to my own heart and soul. Her little one is the extension of who she is and what she stands for. I am so very blessed to have Lindsay in my life. Her loyalty, depth of ability to love, her patience, and commitment ethic is phenomenal and an example for me in my Christian walk.

Here are my children today...... Ej is in California and we had an awesome conversation this afternoon and as always, the tears welled up as we said goodbye.