I never really got what it meant to "Pay it Forward" Several years ago I started the tradition of sending my mom flowers on my birthday. I just really wanted her to know how grateful I am for her as my mother, Not only for the fact that she gave me life, but for the life that she enabled me with. When I became a mother myself and matured in that roll I really started to understand a "Mother's Love" and I could truly say, "I know" whenever she would remind me of how much she loves me. For it was then that I really did know in the marrow of my bones, that she did, with all of her heart.
The birthdays of my children are always such special days to me as I recall the day they were each born. Life doesn't offer anything else that compares, unless it's the birth of a grandchild, and watching your own grown-up children fall in love with their own brand new baby!
Parker Dane Boling
Here's my newest little love, that I get to enjoy each afternoon when his mommy and daddy's work schedules overlap. Boy, do I love him.
Beautifully said Holly. How did we get so lucky to have been sent to the amazing parents we have?
ReplyDeleteBeing a mom is the best, and we sure have a great teacher and example. We are excited to see you in a couple weeks!
That is such a sweet tradition and so fun that she started over with you now!
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