I'm so very blessed...

I dreaded today, because I knew it was going to be a tough day. But, even though it was hard, I have also had time to think about how very blessed I really am. I have so many amazing people in my life who love me, and I'm so thankful for them!

I want to first tell my mom "Happy Mother's Day"!! We had brunch at their house this morning, and it was such a nice time with my sweet mom!

She is such a wonderful and incredible woman, and I am honored to have her. She is beautiful on the inside and out, and a true friend to everyone she meets. She is a woman of God, and a powerful prayer warrior. I'm so glad that she is now living here in Texas--I just love all of time we get to spend together! Momma--I love you so very much!!

I think this is where my mom likes to be best--nestled in flowers! Well, maybe she would rather be shoe shopping.... but I don't have a picture of that! =) Isn't she beautiful?!

Being silly in a fountain at the Dallas Arboretum--that we probably weren't supposed to be in, but hey, it was pretty hot!!

Again, by the flowers.

With one of my mom's closest friends, Debbie, who was like a mother to me when I was in college.

And today, on Mother's day, celebrating her!

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I was also so blessed by my family and friends this week. I think God put it on their hearts to encourage them these last few days! My sweet husband had these flowers sent to me--such a wonderful surprise!

I've gotten so many emails, texts, and cards also. Today was so hard. As I was sitting in front of Jonathan's grave this morning, I had so many tears over the fact that even though I am technically a mother, it's sometimes hard to really feel it because I never got to "mother" him. I never saw him smile, changed his diaper, heard him giggle, kissed away a boo-boo, or rocked him to sleep. That is really hard...but, so many people have reminded me that, even though my babies are not here on Earth, I am indeed a mother.

I got this card, anonymously on Friday...such a special gift--from some sweet friend of mine. Thank you!

I also went today and had a pedicure with my friend Jolene. What a fun time we had--she is so thoughtful and always seems to know just when I need to have time together! Love you, Jo!

When she dropped me off at home, this was on my doorstep. Another precious anonymous gift from a sweet friend.

What a special gift!

Here is the assortment of wonderful cards that I received this mother's day.

So on a day that started out hard, God has blessed me so much with absolutely amazing people in my life. I am so very blessed, and on days like today, especially on days like today, I am thankful.