Who is She

She is a healer, an artist, a hiker, a comedian, a friend, an example, a woman of faith, a twin, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother.

She is a teacher, a servant, a care taker, a friend, a twin, an inspiration, a party girl, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother.

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She is no longer on this earth, but will always be a pillar of strength, a friend, a twin, a daughter, a sister, a mother.

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She is a cook, a quilter, a historian, a golfer, a faithful member, a widow, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother.

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She is a mother from a distance, a dancer, a creator, a gentle soul. She is courageous and strong and was selfless enough to give her daughter the life she felt she deserved.

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She is a chef, a beautician, a seamstress, a traveler, a lover of the gospel, a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a great grandmother.

She is a camper, a collector, a needlewoman, a giver, a recipient, a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a great grandmother.

She is a cowgirl, a hard worker, a widow, a valiant member, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother.

She is a first timer, a writer, a singer, a cook, a woman of God, a learner, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother.

Today is a day to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives. I celebrate many women for many different reasons today. They have each touched and enriched my life in ways that go far beyond the words on this blog. I am so thankful to be in the company of the great women who have graced the earth with their presence. Those who came before and sacrificed much to pave the way for myself and for my daughter, and those who are currently teaching me how to mother with their examples and love. Last year I spent Mother's Day wondering if this year I would celebrate today as a mother. We had recently decided it was time to expand our small family and thankfully we were soon blessed to know that Stella would be joining us soon. I think she was tired of waiting.

Being a mother is so much more than I ever imagined. So much harder, but in so many ways it is so much more wonderful. In three short months motherhood has already taught me more patience and faith and brought me more joy and laughter than any person should be lucky enough to experience. I am so thankful for this blessing, this calling that the Lord has entrusted me with. I can't wait to see how much more I get to learn and grow throughout this life and the next.