In Honor of all the Mothers

She is...

Light on the darkest night

The fiercest force for good in a fight

She is compassion

She is desire and passion

She is love

She was created in the image of God above To comfort by kissing boo-boos and babies at her very own breast

To hold the needy one, no matter how old, near to her chest

She asks questions and searches for truth She welcomes her children's curiosity as a holy pursuit Every day she corrects Every day she protects She chooses to be guided by love, not fear For to love and be loved is how we know God is near

She teaches She preaches She cooks, she cleans And everything in between She holds hands, changes diapers, wipes faces, potty trains, dresses, plays with, and praises She is a peacemaker She is a homemaker She is holy, yet flawed She is beautiful, yet tired

She is always on call She is here for her children whether they are big or small Even though she can not be perfect, she always shows up Ready to try again because she is love

Thanks for giving me life, mom. Happy Mothers day!