My Mom always wants me around and treats me like I'm something special. She is always willing to lend a helping hand! I'm not sure what I would have done over this past year without her support.
My Mom was the wife of a grad student once. She understands the time and financial sacrifices that are required to do so. She remembers the loneliness and feelings of being overwhelmed and she has put forth much effort to make this time easier for us.
She loves my children as her own; her joyful spirit and nurturing ways are unparalleled. My girls adore her through and through! My Mom delights in her children and grandchildren and every single one of us feels special around her.
I appreciate her so much. She is one of the most patient, loving women I have ever known. She is just so very sweet.

This morning Mazie had her first on-stage performance at Community Bible Study. When she spotted me in the audience she said, "Hi, Mommy" and my heart just melted. I was all kinds of choked up and sniffling like an idiot in the front row with, get this, my huge-o camera, our video camera and our flip camera. I had three things going all at once. Overload much? Nah. Cute girl had her fingers in her mouth until the very end when she noticed me motioning to her to take them out.