Gratitude Post

It's been a pretty hectic week/weekend, so I haven't been able to post much, and I fear I am already starting to forget some events. But for now I'll post my second gratitude post.

I'm very grateful for my mother. I don't know how she has survived all of the trials that she did and was able to come out as good as she has, but she did it. She's survived two house fires, poverty, abuse, her mother falling ill and dying when she just 10 years old, being separated from her brothers and sisters while growing up, she survived mine and my sisters teen years hehe, but most of all, she didn't give up when she lost two young children,one of whom was born with multiple health problems and had to go through surgeries and long days and nights spent in the hospital. I still don't know how she did it all, but she did. She's always more than willing to help me out whenever I need it. She is one of the most generous people I have ever known. She would give up anything and everything for her loved ones. She loves her grand babies with every fiber of her being and I swear every thought in her head somehow has to revolve around them. She gives until she just cannot give anymore, and she loves without restraint. I really don't know what I would do without her. I know that sometimes I take her for granted and complain about how overly involved she is in my life, but I've really come to realize how lucky I am that I have a mother who cares for me and my family, worries about us-constantly, helps us whenever we need it (even if we are too prideful to ask) and prays for us. She has taught me so much, and I know that I am a better person because she is my mom. I love how all I have to say to Leah to put her in a good mood is, 'Do you want to go see grandma?' and she runs to the front door. I love that when we walk into my parents house Leah looks around the corner in search of grandma and searches every room until she finds her, and when she does she runs right up to her and holds onto her until my mom picks her up. LOVE IT! Oh and I can't leave out one of the things that I really love about her: She is the BEST COOK Love her chicken salad. No matter how hard anyone else tries, we just can't make it as good as she can! I've all but given up on it.

I love you mama, and I am sorry for all those times I have taken your love for granted. And I am proud of all that you have accomplished.