Jami's Mom

Ah, Mothers' Day, a holiday I've only recently really begun to appreciate - you know, now that it means I get gifts. Eddie presented me with a card that included stickers (which we shared) and lovely peridot (his birthstone) earrings. The Husband also gave me a card(no stickers) and the pendant that matches the earrings, even though I am not his mother. They're good guys, my two men, but this post isn't about them. Or me, really.

Dear Mom,

Thanks. I always knew that being a stay-at-home mom is a tough job, but this past year I've really learned that lesson first hand. I didn't know how tough because you always did it so well and made it seem so effortless.

In the year and a half I've been a mother, not only do I appreciate more what you did, but I appreciate what you do. I have a babysitter, advisor, sounding board and another person who loves Eddie and can talk about him endlessly.

You've been a fantastic mom, always there when I needed you or just wanted you to be there, or a few times when I didn't want you there, but it was a good thing you were. When I was in school, I knew that when something was going on, a field trip, a party, a performance, my mom would be there. No doubts, no question.

You (and Dad, but this is Mothers' Day) raised two confident, intelligent, employed happily married Christians who contribute to society. You love us when we're hard to love, you give of yourself without expecting return and because of your example, hard work, love and time, I am being the best mom I can be. I hope that I do as good a job as you have done.

Thanks, Mom. I love you.

Jami

Mom, on the day she met Eddie