Being A Mom...

 

Tim will be 18 in May of 2026.  It's hard to believe that at that time he will be a legal adult in the eyes of the law.  He will always be my boy though.  I have missed the mark in the mom department more times than I could ever keep track of.  I'm sure there are things that I don't remember as I've raised Tim that he remembers.  I wouldn't get a glowing mom award but I've been present, I've done the absolute best I could, and I've tried to be a good mom for our son.  No parent is perfect.  I've apologized when I've needed to.  I've held him tight when he's been scared and not feeling well.  I've played with him countless times with whatever toys he wanted to play with.  I've sat on our deck and watched him jump on his trampoline.  I've watched him ride his dirt bike.  I've taken countless pictures of him throughout his entire childhood.  There's not a moment that I've not cherished with him.  He is growing into an amazing young man.  He has a heart of gold.  I look forward to seeing how God continues to bless him into his adulthood, marriage, and children of his own.  I know that he will be a good father and husband because his dad and I have lead by example his whole life.  He's been so incredibly loved.  We've given him wings to fly as high and far as he wants to go in this life.  All that he has to accomplish remains to be seen but one thing is for sure is that he sets goals and meets those goals.  He's a go getter and that will never change.  I only hope and pray that all the good I've done as a mom far outweighs all the times I've missed the mark as a mom and that the good is what stays with our son as he becomes his own man.  

To My Son, 

and remember this:

Life meets nobody half way.  If you want something you have to go for it and give it your all every single time!  I love you to the moon and beyond!  Always have and always will!  Keep being the absolute best you that you can possible be!  And above everything, Always, Always, look to God first and foremost as you navigate life!!!  Always be thankful to God for his blessings in your life.  Nothing we have in this life is by chance.  It's His provision that has brought you to where you are and it's His provision that will keep you.  Trust God always and forever.  I love you!