For My Mother

I wrote this poem for my mom when I was in high school and it is just as true (and probably more so!) today as it was then. She is my best friend and I am proud to call her my mother. Happy Mother's Day! 

My Mother, My Friend

I've watched you as a child,

Admired your great strength;

You are my perfect role model, 

Exceeding expectations at every length. 

You always were my best friend 

I'd rather be with you. 

You taught me what was right and wrong

Through all the things you do. 

Sleepovers and late night talks, 

Old movies and treats in bed.

These are the things I'll remember most, 

When all other dreams have fled. 

You've taught me how to face my life with courage. 

Your spirit always shines so bright. 

Even though you've been through many hardships, 

Your countenance reflects Christ's pure light. 

We've watched each other go through trials, 

Through joys and sadness too, 

But we've kept each other strong

Until we saw the end in view. 

You've lived your life with valiance, 

Made some mistakes along the way. 

Some people have been unfair to you, 

But just remember you'll be compensated one day. 

Through all your trials and struggles

You've kept a smile on your face. 

That smile has always kept me going

And wiped childhood tears away, gone without a trace. 

I don't know what I'd do without you. 

You are my eternal friend. 

I'm grateful that you're in my life 

And you'll have an influence on it until the very end. 

Now you're getting older, 

The grays are showing through, 

But no matter how old you get,

I'm always going to love you! 

My mother has been such a strength for me in my life. I would be lost without her and I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father that he sent me to her. She makes such incredible sacrifices for each of us and is so selfless. I just hope that I can be half the mother to Logan that she has been to me. I love her so much and am so lucky to have such an incredible woman to look up to! Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you!