I am really lucky…

… to have been raised by a woman who never, ever raised her voice above a sweet gentle tone.

I am really lucky to have been raised by a woman who was my mom when I needed one and a very best friend the rest of the time. 

I am really lucky to have been raised by a woman who taught me all of the little day to day things that go into being a supportive wife and loving mom.

I am really lucky to be one of three children in my family who each know we are for sure the favorite of my mother. (although I'm the youngest and the only girl so it stands to reason that it truly is me!)

I am really lucky to have a mother who my own children adore - and who will claim "Nana's favorite" status as well!

I am really lucky that I was raised by a woman who cares to be involved in all that goes on in my daily life and the lives of my children.

I am really lucky to have a mother in-law who raised a hard working, righteous man and then shared him with me.

I am really lucky to have a mother in law who is an example to me in many ways - especially in regard to her love of the gospel.

I am really lucky to have a mother in law who values family and has an eternal perspective.

I am really lucky to have been given two of my own beauties to raise just like my mother raised me (minus the never raising my voice thing!)

I am really lucky to have two children who love each other, who turn to each other for just about everything and who are best friends.

I am really lucky to often feel a bit left out when I witness the close bond that my children share.

I am really lucky that Tim listens to his sister and heeds her counsel.

I am really lucky that said counsel is often what I would tell him - sometimes much more wise!

I am really lucky that my children love me with all of their hearts and forgive me of my many faults.

I am really lucky to have children who value family time with me and Tommy over just about anything else.

I am really lucky to have been blessed with a beautiful, soft spoken and humble mother and to have then been blessed with 

Tommy's mother, who is a so strong and spiritual. 

On top of that, I was given two talented, beautiful and obedient children.

I am really lucky on this Mothers Day and my blessings are not unnoticed. 

I am so grateful to be really lucky!