HAPPY BIRTHMOTHER'S DAY!
Because of HER, I am a mother.
She is my angel in disguise (1. a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant or messenger of God, conventionally represented as being of human form with wings. 2. a person of great beauty, kindness, or virtue.)
I need to just order her wings now!
Because of her strength and sacrifice, she gave to us, so Tanner could have both a mother and father who were ready to be parents, and sacrifice for him in return. I will love her for eternity.
She gave me all my hopes and dreams!
I not only wish her a Happy Birthmother's Day, but now a Happy Mother's Day of her own!!
I LOVE YOU!
I'm sooooooo happy for you!
Because of HER, I learned how to be a good mother!
Happy Mother's Day to you mom! You are my idol. I love you so much. Thank you for your sacrifices, love, support and example!
Mother's Day is my most favorite day.
It is something I longed for, for a long time! I remember there were 2 things I hoped and wished for amidst our struggle to have a child...being able to celebrate Mother's Day, and standing to bare my testimony after my baby was blessed in sacrament. Funny, I know. But I still have vivid images of the countless mothers who got up each week at church after their baby was blessed and thanked the Lord they were a mother. Every fiber of my being wanted to take part in that too!
I also faked a pretty smile each Mother's Day at church. My husband was so wonderful though, and would tell me I was still a mother, just like "Eve was the mother of all living." That helped me so much, and I felt I was a mother, even though I didn't have a child to claim that title.
Now those days are past. I bore my testimony after our son was blessed and I poured out my heart in thanksgiving!!!!! I thank the Lord every night that I am a mother. I promised Him I would if he let me have the opportunity. And now I love to celebrate Mother's Day and don't take it for granted in the slightest.
I think "mother" is a sacred title. It means so much to me and I love my son more than he will ever know! I'm grateful for my husband too, because without him I wouldn't have the opportunity to be a mother.
I wish a Happy Mother's Day to all of you and a Happy Birthmother's Day to those of you who deserve a title MORE than that.
May God bless you!
18 comments:
I didn't even know about Birth Mother's day until yesterday. For 3 years I didn't even know it existed. I'm glad to know there is one, these courageous women need a day to be recognized. I am so grateful for birthmothers, without them I wouldn't be a mother. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!!
I too want to thank Randi and every other birth mother for their Christ like sacrifice. We love you and we love Tanner with all our hearts. Happy Mother's Day to you Jill, and to all my daughters. You are each WONDERFUL mothers. I learn so much from you! I'm so grateful to be your mother! I LOVE YOU ALL!
Jill that was the best post. Birth Mothers are amazing people and I wouldn't have my two nephews and niece without them.
It really is a blessing all around, because she would possibly not have the happy life as a mother now had it not been for her courageous choice in giving up Tanner.
Happy Mothers Day to you. You deserve it!
Jill, you're such a beautiful person. Happy Mother's Day! I love what Kara said. Ditto to that. What a great pic of Randi at the temple with her family.
Yay for birthmothers! I think of ours every single day.
And happy Mother's Day to you. You embody gratitude and happiness! Enjoy your day!
What a beautiful tribute to Randi, your mom and to yourself. Sometimes I take for granted what I didn't have to work for. I appreciate you reminding me just how much we have to be thankful for.
Happy Mother's Day!
OH MY GOSH! She is GORGEOUS!!!!!
What a beautiful post, Jill. Made me tear up a little. You are such a great mom, and thank you to Randi for helping to make you the mom you always were inside. You are SO great! Happy Mothers Day!
Wow, she is gorgeous. I can't imagine the sacrifice. But what a wonderful gift for you. How sweet you are to keep in touch with her. I'm sure that means everything to her.
Jill...that was the best post! It truly made my heart swell. You are so wonderful!
oh my gosh, pass the tissue!!!! that was AMAZING......what a blessing to have read it today on "mother's day" THANK YOU!!!
Amazing post. Helps me to realize how truly grateful I am to be a mother. I hope you had the very best mother's day!!
Jill,
Your last two posts have been just what I needed. I'm not sure how you maintain such a positive attitude but you have this incredible outlook on life ALWAYS! I'm so glad to have reconnected with you and appreciate your kind heart! Kar
Amen Jill! Birthmothers are some of the most unselfish people in existence. We are grateful every day for our wonderful birthmothers. Happy Mother's day to you--I hope it was AWESOME! =)
Happy Mother's Day!!! Love you!
What an awesome tribute to Birth Mothers and to your own mom along with you being a mother. You truly are an amazing woman... our Heavenly Father has a lot in store for you...I'm just lucky enough to be your friend.
Jill, this was such a sweet and sinscere post. I love the gratitude you express at being a mom! You are such a cute mother, and an inspiration to all who read your blog!!
Jill, I saw your face all over the blogapalooza pictures and I didn't make the connection that you live by Jeanelle! WOW! This was an amazing post. You are amazing!
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