Day 8: Mother's Day!

So as we all (should) know, today is Mother's Day.  In the spirit of the holiday, Happy Mother's Day!  Such a phrase I don't just say to my mother, grandmother(s), and female family members.  This phrase applies to such a larger span of people in my eyes. 

This also may apply to women who:
inspire me
give me advice
are sympathetic to my feelings
laugh with me

So clearly, these aren't just guidelines for my blood mothers/grandmothers.  This applies to my friends mothers, my youth group leader (who treats us all as her own children), and other church influences.  Seriously, you are all mothers to me.  I thank you so much for all you have done, whether you realize it or not.  It really is amazing having such a big 'family' to care about you.  Happy Mother's Day to you all!



But anyways, I do have a simple gift to share.  The entire day i've been thinking 'what is my gift going to be?' and 'gee wiz, why haven't i figured out a gift?'.  Clearly, I am blind, for I have been giving my gift all day.  Today, my mom told us where she wanted to eat and where she wanted to go.  Being the super cool i-can-drive-now-teenager, I drove her to all of those places and hung out with her all day.  Now for many parents, that wouldn't be a gift (more of a heart-attack, I suppose).  However, my mom is confident in my driving, and found this an opportunity to sit back and enjoy a day dedicated to all her hard work.  I love you mommy!