mama one and mom two and mother three

Happy Mother's Day to all the many moms in my life.

From those that are friends & now having babies of their own,

to all the moms who were there as I grew up.

I definitely wouldn't be who I am today without all your love,

prayers,

and wisdom.

Also a first Happy Mother's day to my mother-in-law.

Crazy to think how fast time flies,

but so thankful to have her in my life,

and for raising my man so well.

But most of all I want to wish my mama a very special day.

She always said someday we would be best friends,

but until then we would probably butt heads.

How true that was.

But I can confidently say,

my mama is one of my best friends,

and we rarely butt heads.

She is absolutely beautiful inside & out.

I could learn from her for the rest of my life.

I admire her perseverance in life,

and constant reminders of how I need to focus on the LORD.

She is such an example of that in her own life.

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Today is a day of sweetness & a twinge of sadness sprinkled in thankfulness.

I would not have the privilege of having my mama,

if it weren't for my mother who selflessly gave me up for adoption.

Now I'm sure today in Colombia is not Mother's Day,

but I still think of all the days she must wonder how I am doing,

and where I am,

how I look,

and most of all if I was taken care of & loved.

To know if her decision was worth the sacrifice.

Tears stream down my face,

as I'm sure they do hers,

and my mama's now.

What a selfless act.

To know that she was not able to care for me the way she desired.

She knew I needed more,

and would not rob me of that.

To know that I could be given a better life,

and to be in a family filled with love.

Little did she know what that sacrifice would look like.

A million miles away,

my mama & papi were heartbroken.

Seeking a family but continually hit walls.

Not knowing what adoption may bring,

they took the leap.

Letting their heart strings to be tugged on once more.

Day after day waiting for a phone call to know if they would be parents.

The LORD knew exactly what he was doing.

He was preparing a home for me,

and preparing my mother's heart for her sacrifice,

and preparing my mama & papi's hearts for a new life.

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It is so hard to put in to words how I feel sometimes.

I long to know a woman who was so selfless in her actions.

To see her face,

and hold her hand.

To thank her and share with her all that I have become.

I want her to know that I love her unconditionally.

I think so highly of her.

I wonder when she wonders about me.

Sometimes though,

I don't want to disturb her life.

To see her worn, sun kissed skin.

To know the pains she has endured.

To allow her to not have her life exploited.

I just would pray that she has peace each day with the sacrifice she made.

She has to be such a beautiful woman.

I love you mom,

wherever you are today.

I love you mama,

thank you for your love,

your words,

your prayers,

and ability to share your life with me.

To remind me of my mom & her sacrifice.

To show me the beauty in it,

and not be hurt by it.

To take that and also share with me the beautiful story of Jesus.

His love for us, and his sacrifice for us.

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Happy mother's day to my beautiful mama.

Happy mother's day to my lovely mother-in-law.

but most of all.

Happy mother's day to my precious mom in Colombia.