“Truly, in many ways, my (adult) life began with the arrival of my children. As the days move forward, I beam with joy at their growth and my seemingly endless amount of love for them. I love to be a mother and experience the various stages of their lives. Mom after mom has shared the joy they feel when they hear the words “Mom” uttered, and recognize that it’s meant for them. In this case, it’s meant for me, too!”

“As the parent of a special needs child, I wish for my child to live a happy long life and for me to live one day more…”

“The books, blogs, notes…..friends who mean well don’t tell you to what depth your Heart will break wide open with Love and Gratitude when you hold your precious one to your Own Heart in the quiet mornings before the day begins. This “Grand Adventure” knocks my socks off and often my child’s, too! My heart reforms with each sigh, challenge and growth spurt…and we are only 15 months in!”

“All I gotta say is that it is a good thing I have one child who writes me notes like “You are the BMITW” (translation: best mom in the world) because the other two just seem to have forgotten that.”

“But, the luckiest part is motherhood, of course. If we’re lucky, we get to be mothers.”

“The average life expectancy for women in the U.S. is anywhere from 73.5 to 86 years of age. As the 48-year-old mother of a three-year-old, if I kick when I am 73.5, I’m going to be pissed.”

“I most definitely enjoy the extra special love and treatment on Mother’s Day from my tribe of five, though I often wonder, “What day is NOT Mother’s Day?”  As moms, we are blessed every single day by both the unconditional love from our children, and the ability to feel unconditional love for our children.  Before I became a “mom,” it was all about me.  Now, my heart has grown & expanded into the WE.  And, that’s when it (also) becomes so much easier to embrace the WE of our community, our nation, our Planet.  All in baby steps… and a Happy Mother’s Day to you!”