A Very Belated Mother's Day

I missed posting about Mother's Day! I've been meaning to write this post for two weeks and just haven't got around to it! Awful, I know. So here it is...

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommas in my life and a very special one to my own mom! I thought I would write this post to all the special moms in my life.

First, my mom! You are such an amazing woman who always sacrificed for us growing up and continue to put yourself second to be able to do things like send Ry to University, buy him a car, take 4 hours out of your day to drive me back home so I can stay a few extra days back at our family house and you are always up for a chat whenever I get bored when Paul's off at school. You are such a kind and loving women, I hope I will be as good of a role model for my children! We love you very much, and know that you will make a wonderful grandma someday!

My grandma. She is such a great grandma! We were blessed to be able to travel to California with her and my grandpa over the holidays- a trip I will cherish forever. My grandma is always there for me when I need prayers and support. Being her only granddaughter and first grandchild, we've always had a special connection. I love you grandma so much!

My mother-in-law. The newest 'mom' in my life, technically since last June (almost a year! Hard to believe!). She is always there for me and my husband. I've learned a few recipes from her over the last year as well, which I'm sure my husband is thankful for. :P She's also a wonderful grandma to our 4 nephews and niece!

To all the other mommas in my life: Nikki, Amelia, Katlyn, Sara, Val, Aunt Melissa, Auntie Chrissy just to name a few, you are all wonderful moms and I hope you all had an absolutely great day as your families celebrated the very special job you have in life!

International Bereaved Mothers Day

Both of our babies died before we were even able to see their little hearts beat on an ultrasound. Although we were never able to meet our children we still hold them in our hearts, think and pray for them everyday and love them beyond what I thought was possible. The last 10 months we've been learning how to live this new life we have, one where we have the grief of our loss heavy on our hearts each day. Mothers day is only a week away. Last July I thought I would have a baby to hold by this special holiday. I am still a mom, I just carry my babies in my heart instead of my arms. Today we think of millions of women around the world who have lost a child of any age and think of how strong we all are! We are all still standing! Sending all my love to other mothers who have lost a baby. 

P.S. check out the link on the picture, beautiful website written by a beautiful and strong mom.