Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is such an emotional holiday for me. I longed for so many years to be a mother and I am so very grateful for a day to celebrate motherhood. But at the same time I am aware of how difficult it is for so many others around me. I know it can be a hard day for people in so many different situations. I have friends and family who are hoping to adopt, trying to get pregnant, have recently miscarried, who have not had the chance to get married, and those who have placed their babies for adoption. I know what it is like to cry and wish for a different situation on Mother's Day. To all those sweet women that I know who are hurting today my prayers go out that you will be comforted and at peace! 

The greatest mother I know is my own mom. She is amazing in every way. She raised 8 children who tested and tried her emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally. I have always wanted to be a mother because of the kind of mother I have. She is an example to me in every way and if I can be half the mother she is, I will have been successful! Mom, I am so sorry that I was such a pain in my teenage years. I had to learn a lot of things the hard way. Thanks for always believing in me and seeing me for who I could be! You really are the best! 

The next wonderful mother in my life is my other mom, Hema's mother. She has loved me as one of her own since the beginning. Never have I felt like and "in-law" with her. I have heard a lot of  jokes and complaints about mother-in-laws through the years, but I can honestly say I don't understand that. I love my Katoa mom as my own! She is so talented and such a sweet grandmother. Not to mentioned she raised the most amazing son ever. I am so very blessed to have her as my mother too!

This weekend we got to see these three amazing mothers. The first mothers of our sweet children. I love to see my children interact with their birth mothers. Their courageous decisions are the reason I am celebrating today. I love you ladies so very much!! Words cannot express how grateful I am for you! 

***Grrrr! I can't get this picture to rotate!!!!***

And of course I am so grateful that I get to be a mother! These 3 little ones have brought me more joy and happiness than anything else could. I love them so much! 

Happy Mother's Day!!!!!