There are so many women in my life that are fabulous mothers. Fabulous mothers to their children, and wonderful to me.
There are so many reasons to celebrate today. Julie got to celebrate with the newest child in her life, Megan Irene. So small, so perfect and such a blessing to our lives. I am so privileged to be able to stay with them this summer and get to be involved with this baby's first few months. She is already such a gem, SUCH gift!
Moms that are being mothers for the first time! Although pregnant last mother's day, but now able to hold their daughters.
Jenna, my cousin Ben's girlfriend got to spend her Mother's Day with her beautiful daughter Millie. Also, Erin was able to hold her bundle of joy this mother's day...and not in her belly!
Katarina is one of the most gorgeous babies I have ever seen and it is so fun to be witnessing her grow, and to grow with her momma! Both of these young moms have so much love for their girls! They sacrifice what they need to to give the best possible life for their girls. It's so fun and inspiring to watch them adore their beauties. And let me tell you, these girls feel it! They know exactly how much they are loved.
There's mothers to be, and that is equally exciting. My dear friend Megan Walling is due in July, as well as Megan Osbon! Both boys, and I couldn't be more excited for either mom. Cassie has her darling angel on the way too, another boy, another mom-to-be! :) What an adventure to be with these women as they travel through pregnancy. Boys, boys, boys!
Most of all, my mother was the spot light of my day. How in the world did I get so blessed with a woman with such grace and such compassion to be MY mother? Everyone says their mother is the best. I know for a fact mine is the best for me.
I learn something new from my mom, literally every day. I have heard throughout my whole life... "Your mom is really something"..."Terri Jones is your mom? Wow!" or "Gosh I wish my mom was like your mom..." I usually smile and say thank you, or "Yea I know, she's fabulous!" but inside these people have no idea how great she really is, and how much she works through every day to provide for my brother and I. She is incredible. 
People tell me all the time I look like my mom. I think as a child I would roll my eyes, and mutter a thank you. Now it's a high and happily received compliment. People tell me now that I'm like her, or that I have certain tendencies or personality traits. That kind of gets me excited... we must be related huh Mom? :) Being like her, is exciting. You can laugh at how cheesy that sounds... but if you know my mom, you'd agree.I remember when I was sick during my first year of college, REALLY sick, she called a flower company and they went shopping for me and put a basket together of soup, orange juice, and lots of other goodies.
Only my mom would think to do that for me.
Or when I was having my emergency appendectomy. She asked the surgeon if he could wait for morning so that she could fly out there and be there when I went under. He said no. She took the first flight out anyway. Not only did she come, she stayed for the whole weekend. She did my laundry, cleaned my apartment, and bought me groceries.
That is my mom.
It's the little things. And of course the big things. No matter what she does, she's doing it with love and she's doing it with hopes that we will succeed.
Thank you Mom, for everything little and big thing you have ever done. You know as well as I that I could fill so much of this blog with things that you have done for me.
