A thought for the "mothers" in my life...

So- This past sunday was Mothers Day. I spent the day literally feeling every emotion under the sun! I found this picture of me, my mom and my daughter. It was taken the day that we got her- we were still at the hospital- it is easy to see from my red eyes that it was a very tearful and happy day for us. Ever since Kennedy has come into my life- the actual reality of what it was to be a mother had not really registered. It got me thinking about all of the mothers in my life and I just wanted to let them know how much I love them.

My mother in law, Kathie, is wonderful! She and Mac's dad produced the most awesome, wonderful man on the planet!(And for reasons still unbeknownst to me- he wanted to marry me!) She is so great with Kenna, supportive of everything we do- and she has the most awesome sense of humor, and is not afraid to say it like it is- which is what I love most about her. I am so grateful that she is in our lives.

My mom- is incredible! No kidding when I say that I would be lost without her. She is always there to listen to me ramble, watch Kennedy, hang out with, run errands- you name it. She has become my closest friend over the years and I can only hope that she has rubbed off enough on me- so that I can be that kind of mom for my daughter. I can't remember a time when she ever put her needs before anyone elses. She has always pushed me to follow my heart, and encouraged me on, even when it meant leaving home and going half way across the world-and I am so lucky to have her as a mom.

I think that it takes a really strong woman to be a mother- dealing with all the stuff we put up with on a daily basis. Wiping tears, noses, kitchen counters, and little behinds. I also know- it takes an even stronger woman to do what "L" did for us- and I hope that she knows how forever grateful I am for her. She gave us the most precious gift in the world- my beautiful daughter...I can't even fathom how she must have felt the day she placed her in my arms. Her strengh, and determination to provide her child that she loved with the opportunity of a two parent home, knowing that she would not be able to wipe tears when needed- must have ripped her apart. I hope she knows that I will do everything in my power to be what Kenna needs- I will give her more love than I can even express in words- and I will never forget my debt to her. Even though she is not in our lives anymore- I love her, and pray that God will fill her life with every good thing.

I don't know why God chooses to work the way he does. I don't know why we were chosen to find our family thru adoption. One thing I do know- we were meant to have this beautiful little girl in our family, and I am so grateful for a loving Father in Heaven who provided a way for us to be sealed together. I am grateful for the "eternal links" to generations of worthy and strong mothers- who have paved the way for us.

Well- hope all you moms reading this had a wonderful day also!