Happy Mother's Day...

God made a wonderful mother,

A mother who never grows old;

He made her smile of sunshine,

And He molded her heart of pure gold;

In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,

In her cheeks fair roses you see,

God made a wonderful mother,

And He gave that dear mother to me.

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I miss mom every day, but Mother's Day is especially hard. There are so many days when I just wish I could pick up the phone and talk to her...to hear her laugh, and listen to her give me advice for whatever problem I am facing. And as dad's memory continues to fade, I find myself missing her even more. 

This year, as Mother's Day was approaching, I began to prepare myself to face the day with joy rather than sorrow. I didn't want to be sad, because mom is gone...I wanted to be happy for the legacy she left me.

• Mom taught me to be kind to everyone.

• Mom taught me to always look for the good in others.

• Mom taught me to be independent.

• Mom taught me to be positive...always finding the silver lining.

• Mom taught me to always listen to the Holy Ghost & act on it's promptings.

• Mom taught me to always be honest.

• Mom taught me to be thrifty.

• Mom taught me to enjoy the moment...to enjoy the journey, not just look forward to the destination.

• Mom taught me to take pride in who I am and always do my best.

• Mom taught me how to make my house a home.

• Mom taught me to laugh...that humor is the best medicine.
• Mom taught me so much more...

Remembering the legacy mom left me helped me to get through the day a little easier. During the passing of the Sacrament at church today, there were several crying babies. As they were getting kind of loud I found myself closing my eyes and picturing them as angels, then had to smile because that was a trick mom taught me...Mom may be gone, but she is with me always!