My gift for you this Mother’s day
is a heart full of love.
I’m just so thankful for you Mom
and I thank the Lord above.
For giving me the kindest Mom,
who taught me about God.
And for loving me throughout the years,
even though I’m terribly flawed.

I know I gave you a hard time
when I was just a child.
I know I wasn’t always nice
but still you always smiled.
I’m sorry for the things I did
when I was growing up.
And Mom I’m very thankful that
on me you didn’t give up.

I guess cause now I am a Mom
of children of my own.
I know first hand how hard it is
and sometimes I just groan.
It makes me think back to you Mom
and how I treated you.
Oh how I wish that I could change
the heartache I put you through.

I know I could have been much worse,
but still I’m sure you cried.
I’m sure you laid awake sometimes,
Thinking, ‘what haven’t I tried'?
But knowing as I know you Mom,
I know you prayed for me.
And as a child I asked Christ in
so I could be set free.

Today I’m living for the Lord,
I give Jesus my all.
No matter what life brings my way
up to my Lord I call.
Like you did Mom, I teach my kids,
about God’s awesome love.
And every day I’m on my knees,
sending prayers to God above.

So thank you Mom for everything,
for the example that you are.
For always showing that you care,
whether I’m near or far.
When I think of you dear Mom,
I always have to smile.
For when I’m down you cheer me up
and make me feel worthwhile.

Thank you Mom, you are the best,
for you love fills my heart.
And as an adult now I know
I was blessed right from the start.
I know I do not say enough,
that to me you mean so much.
And I just want to thank you Mom,
for the life that you did touch.

Love Nancy

Mother's Day ~ 2004