Thanks Mom!

Since I really could never adequately express my gratitude to my mom, I am not going to try to thank her for the millions of things that she has done for me but I still want to let her know how much I love and appreciate her. My mom is amazing and I was blessed to be raised by such a wonderful, caring woman.

Last Sunday, we celebrated her 60th birthday. Many people came to wish her a happy birthday which is a testament to the wonderful person she is.

I have many memories of my mom. I will never forget the many mornings we spent studying for the spelling bee when I was in fourth grade. There are also the countless swim meets and volleyball tournaments that she drove me to and then cheered me on. For the 13 years I was coaching volleyball at MC, the state tournament was one of our favorite weekends. I talk to my mom or see her almost every day. She is definitely one of my very best friends and I don't know what I would do without her. She is the one person that really understands how I feel and I think it is because we are so much alike. I only hope that I can be the kind of mom that my mom has been to me. I love you, Mom!

I also need to thank another amazing mother- Jason's mom DeeAnne. She has been so good to me and my kids. I am very grateful for her love and support. She welcomed me into her family from the start and she is a blessing in our lives.