Honoring Moms

To the Woman who nurtured me…I appreciate you.

To the Woman who disciplined me when I needed it….I’m a better person for it and now that I’m older and understand why… I commend you.

To the Woman who fought through her struggles… I admire you.

To the Woman who isn’t afraid to stand up for the God she believes in….I respect you.

To the Woman who is my friend, my prayer warrior, my guidance counselor, my travel partner…..My Mother…. I LOVE YOU !!!

Happy Mothers Day, Mom. Kay

Happy Mothers Day Mom!

Just posting this note to wish you a wonderful mothers day. You are BY FAR the best mom anyone could ask for (no offense to other mothers reading this :)

I am one of the lucky ones in this world who can not only consider my mother my mother, but also my friend. Someone I can talk to about anything at any time of the day. No matter what the circumstances or topic at hand, you never judge.. and you use your insiteful wisdom to help me in any way you can. You truely are a wise woman and I hope to be just like you. Thank you for all you do. I wish I could be there with you on this special day, but I will be thinking about you across the miles. I will be home soon!! I love you! Megan

Before there were all the fancy irons, Mom ironed our baby clothes and diapers.

Before washing machines that did all the work for you, Mom washed our clothes by hand.

Before there were microwaves, Mom cooked and baked most everything from scratch.

Before there were dishwashers, Mom trained us to wash dishes. I still do my dishes by hand!

Before there were vacuum cleaners, Mom swept the floors almost daily.

Before there was 'Swiffer', Mom used a cotton mop to clean the floors.

Before there was a Meijer's or a Walmart's, Mom canned food every year so we'd have plenty to eat during the Winter.

We've all learned much from this lady we call Mom and we all have so much to be thankful for. She was tough when she had to be and yet we knew she cared for us. She faced some hard times in life but with her faith in Christ, she always bounced back and she most always has a smile for those she meets.

She does her best to understand the changes in the world and so much has changed in the past 80 years of her life. She isn't afraid to stand up for what's right and will most likely tell you when she knows something's wrong.

I give Miss Aileen a great deal of credit ... for taking care of us and some of our children and grandchildren. For always having a positive outlook on whatever situation comes up and for always pointing us to Christ.

I love you Mom ... Happy Mother's Day .... Louise