It’s difficult to describe exactly what my Mom means to me, the person that has always been there for me, but at the same time the person I take the most for granted out of familiarity. I think by having kids of your own, you understand better all that your mother has done for you, and perhaps it’s also one way of saying “thank you Mom, I now understand and appreciate all that you have done for me”.
I think I’ll take this one day a year to say thanks Mom for everything, and although I may not say it often enough, I love you and appreciate the sacrifices you made for me.
And Liz... I think that you're the best wife a man could have and I am proud to hear my daughters say, "You're the best mom in the world!"
Now... we know the story of the creation of a woman, but i think the real detailed story went more something like this:
By the time the Lord made women, he was into his sixth day of working overtime. An Angel appeared and said, "Why are you spending so much time on this one?".
And the Lord answered and said, "Have you seen the spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have 200 movable parts, all replaceable, run on black coffee and leftovers, have a lap that can hold three children at one time , have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart, and have six pairs of hands."
The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one. "Six pairs of hands! No Way!", "And that's just on the standard model?" the Angel asked.
The Angel tried to stop the Lord. "This is too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish."
But I can't!", the Lord protested, "I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can work 18 hr days.
The Angel moved closer and touched the woman, "but you have made her so soft, Lord."
"She is soft", the Lord greed, "but I have also made Her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."
"Will she be able to think?", asked the Angel.
The Lord replied, "Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason, and negotiate."
The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the woman's cheek.
"Oops, it looks like you have a leak with this model. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one."
"That's not a leak," the Lord objected, "that's a tear!"
"What's the tear for?" the Angel asked.
The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her loneliness, her grief,
and her pride."
The Angel was impressed. "You are a genius, Lord. You thought of everything, for women are truly amazing."
And another… this describes the women in my life, my mom and my wife to a T.
Women have strengths that amaze men. They carry hardships, they carry burdens but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up for injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They have
sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin! They bring joy and hope. They give compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have a lot to say and a lot to give.
Lastly, I'll end with an article on what a mother is worth, still I think they are underestimating for fear that Mothers may actually start demanding their worth!
Mothers deserve $134,121 in Salary
Something to think about as Mother's Day approaches: According to an annual survey by salary.com, the cash value of work performed by stay-at-home moms now stands at $134,121 a year. That's what stay-at-home moms would earn if they were paid the same as workers who do all the jobs moms do on any given day. To reach this figure, salary.com calculated the earning power of jobs that are part of a mother's role: such as housekeeper, day-care teacher, cook, laundry machine operator, van driver, and chief executive.
Mom's who work outside the home are part of this study, too. Sonny Carter Elementary School teacher Ronna DeMichiel knows firsthand the balance act.
RONNA DeMICHIEL,STAY-AT-HOME MOM:
"Just prioritizing your time and how you're going to spend your time. Just making sure you make your child first. That's my priority."
According to the study, mothers like Ronna, who work outside the home, spend on average 44 hours a week at their outside job, and 49.8 hours working at home for the family. The value of work they perform at home, if they could be paid for it is $85,876
But the most important key to success lies in this quote, “Prayer is not the least you can do… It’s the MOST that you can do!” We will be sure to keep you in our prayers, please continue to support us by keeping us in yours! 
