Day 201: Mothers!!

Hello again,
Today I think it probably comes as no surprise that I am thankful for mothers. :) My mother is amazing and has always put others first and has sacrificed so much to do so. I don't think I could ever come up with words to express my gratitude for her and what she has done for me. She has been there for me through so much stuff and celebrated with me in my achievements. She has never stopped loving me even when I have done wrong or treated her badly and has forgiven me over and over. I appreciate everything she has done for me so much! I saw this poem that I included in the card I gave her and I want to share it here as well. This is for all the wonderful mothers out there! Happy Mother's Day!

What Is a Mother
By Helen Steiner Rice

It takes a mother's love
         to make a house a home,
A place to be remembered,
         no matter where we roam.
It takes a mother's patience
     to bring a child up right,
And her courage and her cheerfulness
         to make a dark day bright.
It takes a mother's thoughtfulness
         to mend the heart's deep hurts,
And her skill and her endurance
         to mend little socks and shirts.
It takes a mother's kindness
         to forgive us when we err,
To sympathize in trouble
         and bow her head in prayer.
It takes a mother's wisdom
         to recognize our needs
And to give us reassurance
         by her loving words and deeds.