My Mother

". . .Yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them." Alma 56:47

Considering yesterday was Mother's Day, I would like to take a moment and express my gratitude for the woman I call Mother.

30 Reasons why my mom is amazing! :

1. She is the most selfless person I know
2. She is determined to succeed, and always does her best
3. She loves me, and my family
4. Her relationship with my dad is a great example
5. She buys me milk, bread, or cereal at times when I really need it
6. She makes me laugh... a lot
7. She is one of my best friends
8. She loves the Gospel
9. Her testimony is strong
10. She's sacrificed so much for me
11. Her encouragement gives me motivation
12. She really isn't the meanest mom :)
13. She makes rockin green chile
14. She motivates and encourages
15. She doesn't judge
16. She loves unconditionally
17. She's way creative, and can build lots of things
18. She's an amazing cake builder/maker/decorater
19. She loves to travel
20. She taught me about sacrifice
21. She taught me how to unconditionally love your husband, by example
22. She snorts when she's tired
23. She is random
24. All my friends love her
25. She made my halloween costumes when I was younger :)
26. She can sing
27. She knows how to work hard
28. She introduced me to my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ
29. There is no one else like her
30. I'll be with her forever!!!

I could go on and on and on and on. . . . . but I won't. The bottom line is, I am eternally grateful for her example that she has been in my life. I'm grateful for the great friendship we share, even though I am responsible for some of her gray hairs. She is amazing! I hope I can be like her one day. I hope somehow I can repay her for all she has done for me.

I love you, Mom!