Happy Mother's Day

I just finished my Mother's Day with a trip to the cemetery.  It is not the high point of my day.  I am not the person I am without my Mom or my Mother-in-Law having been a part of my life.  My Mom had trouble loving.  She could not easily show her love.  She rarely said, "I love you." She did the best she could with what she had.  We had some issues.  Those issues made me a better Mom.  My Mother-in-Law was a great Mother.  I am a better person having been a part of her family.
I had an extraordinary day today.  I hope all you Moms out there did.  The positive side of my Mom's flaws is that her flaws taught me to love more.  I can promise you that my children and family will never wonder if I love them.  I saw it.  I show it.  It is hard for me to imagine but I am sure I have 1 or 2 flaws as a Mom too.  Those flaws probably made my daughter a better Mom and woman.  (Tru Stories feel free to comment that I do not have any flaws.)
I know so many wonderful mothers.  My daughter is the first that comes to mind.  She knew that no matter what anyone told her, she was meant to have three babies.  We were all wrong.  She was strong enough and none of our lives were complete without Coco.  Tru Stories is a strong willed, smart, beautiful woman that has created an amazing family.  I am so proud of her.
My dear friend, Millhouse.  I am sorry I do not get to see her be a Mom.  I know from her text, pictures, blog, and e-mails that she is loving being a Mom.  Today is Millhouse's birthday.  It is also her first Mother's Day.  The old Millhouse would not have been pleased sharing her birthday attention with anyone.  The new Mom Millhouse, is thrilled to have her birthday and Mother's Day on the same day.  SBR I hope you and your Daddy did something special for my dear friend today.  She is one of my favorite people and deserves so much happiness.
I have a sister-in-law that is a Mom figure to me.  She has been a part of my life since I was 4 years old.  She shares in my happiness.  She worries when I have troubles.  That is what a Mom does.
My grandchildren have great godmothers.  There are a total of 5.  Coco needed three because Tru Stories knew one would not be enough.  They are not only good Moms, they are smart, strong women.  I have a niece that is a single Mom.  There are times she struggles.  She must be doing a great job.  Her kids do great in school and are good kids.  That is because of their Mom.
The last week I have been able to celebrate the special Mother/Daughter relationship I have with Tru Stories.  We will never forget the week we had.  Some of you might knot know, WE WENT TO OPRAH!  Happy Mother's Day to all you Mom's.  Hope you had a special day too.