Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to Everyone!

A special day for everyone who is a Mom, regardless of when, where or for how long. I salute you!

A special Mothers Day to my mom, who gave birth to 10 children. Being the second oldest, I felt what having a huge family means. We didn't have much to eat, new clothes to wear, a room to call our own or the ability to do what other kids did. We did have the love of our Mom though. Today, she still cares about what her kids, grandkids and great grandkids are doing. She has accepted these grandchildren regardless of being born out of wedlock or adopted. They are all equal in her eyes. She taught us discrimination was not part of our lives. Our door was always open. I honestly feel that was one of the greatest things I have learned from her.

A special Mothers Day also to my daughter, "Baggage", who not only gave us our "Bug", that she adopted from foster care, but has also given us the ability to share so many other children that she has taken into her home. Being their foster mom is a God given gift that she has. I am so proud of her.

To my sisters, cousins, nieces, aunts, all my friends and co-workers, to Ann, (the MOG), to Audrey, and to those who can't be with their family today, I wish you the joy of being a Mom, the happiness of seeing them grow and the pleasure of hearing them yell, once again, "Mom, I need your help".

Happy Mothers Day