Dear Mom, I have been thinking about you more than usual this week. Mother's Day is Sunday, and I couldn't be more thankful that you are my special mom. I think most about your patience, love, and generosity . I am amazed at your ability to mother three children so well. I think about the time you would take to do something special with each of us individually. You hardly ever asked for time to yourself. You lived in a purposeful way; modeling what it meant to serve your church, family, and friends. You have left a legacy, and that is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their children. I have never said it aloud, but our relationship changed when I learned you had Alzheimer's. Maybe it was fear that caused me to pull back when I found out you were sick. I felt like the clock of a ticking time bomb had begun. I miss our talks and I know you do, too. Now, I love just spending time with you, helping you remember things we used to do. I love those moments when you lo
"A man may plot out his course, but it is the LORD who directs his steps." Proverbs 16:9