Happy Mothers Day

So today is Mothers Day!!! Me and my husband had every intention going to church today, but we are sick. We have a cold, felt better yesterday and the weather was cool, so we mowed our yard. We have a BIG yard. We also have a fenced in lot next to us that we own, so we were out there for 2 hours yesterday. So all that from yesterday, has our sore throats back and nose clogged up again.
I think today is a special day. I think mommies arnt recognized enough. There is alot of strong women out there who are taking care of their kids by themselves. My mom was a single parent and I believe she was the strongest women I have ever encountered. Everyone around her adored her and loved her so much. She stood up for me and what she believed in. I think in this evil world, she raised me up the best she could and got me ready for this world. My mom ended up passing away in 2001 from cancer. I miss her very much, but I know she is still looking down on me smiling. I still to this day, try and do things to make her happy. I always think, "Would my mom be happy if I did this?" lol. Might sound silly, but its a good thing to think about.
There is also moms out there who are married and have wonderful husbands and moms who some dont know who are moms. Like me.....
I miscarried my baby boy twins last year around this time. It was hard, and I mean hard. Sometimes its more harder the fact that I havent gotten pregnant yet. But thats where my faith steps in and I have to rely on God and trust that this is for a reason. But I do consider myself a mom. Even though my baby wasnt full term, I did get to hold Mark Jr.
Right now, I want to share a poem, that I got from one of my friends on cafemom. It is posted on my cafemom website, so some of you may have read this before.
Happy Mothers Day Everyone and dont forget to tell your mothers you love them!!!

What Makes a Mother?

I thought of you and closed my eyes

And prayed to God today

I asked "What makes a Mother?"

And I know I heard Him say.

"A Mother has a baby"

This we know is true

"But God can you be a Mother,

When your baby's not with you?"

"Yes, you can," He replied

With confidence in His voice

"I give many women babies,

When they leave is not their choice.

Some I send for a lifetime,

And others for the day.

And some I send to feel your womb,

But there's no need to stay."

"I just don't understand this God

I want my baby to be here."

He took a deep breath and cleared His throat,

And then I saw the tear.

"I wish I could show you,

What your child is doing today.

If you could see your child's smile,

With all the other children and say...

'We go to Earth to learn our lessons,

Of love and life and fear.

My Mommy loved me oh so much,

I got to come strait here.

I feel so lucky to have a Mom,

Who had so much love for me.

I learned my lessons very quickly,

My Mommy set me free.

I miss my Mommy oh so much,

But I visit her every day.

When she goes to sleep,

On her pillow's where I lay

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek,

And whisper in her ear.

Mommy don't be sad today,

I'm your baby and I'm here.'

"So you see my dear sweet ones,

your children are okay.

Your babies are born here in My home,

And this is where they'll stay.

They'll wait for you with Me,

Until your lesson's through.

And on the day that you come home

they'll be at the gates for you.

So now you see what makes a Mother,

It's the feeling in your heart

it's the love you had so much of

Right from the very start

Though some on earth may not realize,

you are a Mother. Until their time is done.

They'll be up here with Me one day

and know that you are the best one!"