My Mother

It is Mother's Day. As I think of what I could possibly write about my mother to do her justice, I find myself with inadequate words. When I think of my mother, I just want to give her a hug. If I were to hug her as long as every act of service she has ever rendered for me, I would hug her forever, for that is her hallmark and her legacy; she lives a life of selfless service. 

Crowns of glory await her, of this I am certain. 

I liked the idea my kids had of making a list. It is easier to read, and gets right to the point. I decided I will do the same... I will limit the number of items on the list, only due to limited time in the day. 

Why I Love My Mother...

• She is strong. One of the toughest women I know
• She is strong, yet soft, her heart is soft and sweet
• She is smart. She continues to study and even play mind games to keep her skills sharp
• She gets excited about the little things, and makes a big deal out of them
• She can see the magic in the world around her
• She has the ability to create a beautiful atmosphere in the home, or anywhere she can leave her magic touch
• She is a diligent and hard worker
• She has a love of flowers and growing things; making things beautiful
• She is creative and willing to try new things
• She shows no fear, and never cowers 
• She is a talented musician, always sharing her talents wherever she goes
• She has accompanied others on the piano for hundreds, maybe thousands, of events and performances
• She loves teenagers. When others would complain about teenagers, she said how she adored them
• She can make and bake amazing creations
• She (and my dad) gave up there large beautiful home to serve missions for the Church
• She (and my dad) now serve in the temple presidency in Anchorage, Alaska, and that is their new home; sacrifice brings forth blessing
• She spends hours upon hours working in the temple from morning til night, often on her feet all day
• She is always willing and eager when asked to speak or teach on the fly, it happens often
• She is easily loved, because she easily loves
• She raised her family on a feast of music
• She has often rushed to the rescue when trouble/trials arise in the family
• She will drop everything she is doing and save you
• She loves to tell stories 
• She loves to go on adventures and see what's around the river bend
• She is strong-willed, and does not yield when she is right; she is always right
• She has a vibrant and lively testimony of the Gospel and is happy to share it
• She gets things done that need doing
• She loves hugs; giving and receiving
• She has directed many plays and productions over the years
• She knows how to manage large crowds of people
• She loves her children 
• She has run to the rescue for each one of them at one time or another
• She loves her grandchildren, and they all love her
• She loves to party and have fun; Disneyland is a favorite 
• She loves Christmas. At one point I think there were 8 trees in our home
• She was the ward organist for many, many years
• She was the choir director for many, many years
• She was crazy enough to move from Arizona to Alaska, without my dad having secured employment 
• She loves the ocean
• She has beautiful blue eyes, that are soft and soothing to look into
• She is fun to talk to about whatever; she is opinionated, yet teachable 
• She is beautiful 
• She wants the best for her family
• She loves to travel and see the world
• She has devoted her life to serving the Lord
• She is an angel on the earth
• She... well, I better go to sleep now...

Let's just say I love my mother forever. I know how blessed I am to have her. I thank my Heavenly Father daily for allowing me to be her daughter. 

I love you, Mommy!