Mother's Day 2010

Mother and her kids (Walt, Debbie and me)
My boys love their Uncle Walt

My wonderful hubby and me!!

The whole clan after dinner!

My growing boys!

Today we celebrated Mother's Day. It was the 1oth one for me, wow! I can't believe how quick time passes. My papa used to tell me how the older you got the quicker time flew. I used to laugh at him and think he was just being negative! Boy, was he right!! I have been blessed beyond meaure with a loving, prayerful Mother who loves me despite myself! She has given me so much in my life that I could never repay or thank her enough. I feel confident I am the person I am today, because of her neverending devotion to me! I also know that in her room, closed to the world, she has prayed for me daily. I know she has prayed for my future, my

family, my life. I appreciate and thank her so much.

So, now I am charged with the same duty to my boys. I thank God each day for them and know TJ and I have an awesome responsibility to raise them right. I hope they know I am praying for their future daily and am very proud of them. They are growing into strong, loving, faithful young men, for which I am thankful.

Our pastor spoke of the role of Mothers today. He said we are to be the moral compass for our kids and we are the memory makers of our family. I pray I am both for my family. There are so many things I remember about my mother and my grandmothers. Without them, life would be so desolate! The memories of my grandmothers live with me each day. I remember my mama cooking fabulous Sunday dinners, especially the pies. I remember my mama's apron, her iron skillets, her perfectly coiffed bun, her dresses, her voice. I also remember my granny's love of the Indians, her flashy jewelry (that's where I get it), her independence, her refusal to move to WV! All of these qualities are found deep within my soul. The maternal influences of my life are neverending. I am so grateful they prayed for my life, and to have had them. It is my prayer to leave a legacy that is remembered as well.

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." ~Abraham Lincoln