Happy Birthday Mother Lynette!

Just thought I would give a shout out to my beautiful mama on her birthday!

She is such an amazing stronghold and source of comfort in my life, and I am so thankful God chose her to be my mother.

There are few people that I know that have had to endure more in their life, and even less that came out on the topside of it. Growing up poor, the 11th of 12 children, losing her only son, and then the roller-coaster of foster-care/adopting 4 little ones is more than enough to make a person break. Not to mention her everyday work at her job and home and the numerous things she leads or places she volunteers her time. I dont know how she does it all, but somehow she does. And she does it well.

Now that I'm expecting, it brings about a whole new level of respect I have for her. The love I feel for my unborn child is so strong already, and he's not even here yet! I can only imagine what she feels when she says her heart is walking around outside in all these different bodies and places. I am sure as the years go by and I experience more "life" especially in this newest phase called parenthood, we will only grow closer. And I wouldn't want it any other way. I know so many people who aren't close to their siblings or parents at all, and I couldn't imagine that...mine are my best friends! Who better to go to for advice, or to drop the kiddos off for a weekend? I can't wait to see her in the role of a grandma, I'm sure its just one more area she will excel and provide love and a Godly example and discipline to another precious little life. 

 

Photo from Matt's beautiful cousin Erica at Erica Baker Photography

I actually had a hard time finding a picture of the two of us. Probably because her or I are usually the ones behind the camera. So that is my goal for this long Thanksgiving weekend, to get a lot of pictures of her with her kiddos :)

I didn't even know this was a verse, but ran across it the other day, and there is nothing I would love more than to turn out like my mom, and yes, just like everyone says...the older I get, the more I realize how similar we are. I don't mind though :)

"As is the mother, so is her daughter."
Ezekiel 16:44

Love you mumsy!