Celebrating & Honoring All Moms

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! And for all those who serve in mothering roles for so many. I'm so grateful for my mother who has taught me so much about life. And she taught me how to be a loving, caring, and generous stepmother myself. I think back to all the struggles you've had in your life and how you always seem to overcome and still have a positive attitude. Thanks, Mom for being my safe place!

I've always been a bit in awe of my mom. She had me when she was 15 years old. I think she was so brave and courageous to make that choice. She just exudes love, happiness, and care. I feel blessed and honored to have her in my life.

This poem reminds me of her and all the other amazing mothers I know out there in the world:

My Heart

She's always been there for me.
Just talking to her can make me happy.
She tells me of the hard times she's been through
In hopes that I won't go through them, too.

She's an independent woman of stature and grace.
She has beautiful eyes and a lovely face,
An audacious strength from deep inside.
In her I know I can confide.

She's my guardian angel who'll always be
A very special part of me.
She takes pride in caring for her kin.
She gives us hope and things to believe in.

If I didn't have her there for me,
I wouldn't be half the woman I turned out to be.

- Sharlynn N. Manning

May you feel the love and surround yourself with an appreciation for your own mothers and grandmothers who have come and potentially gone.