Mother's Day

Mother's Day is here and well I have to say that it was a very special day! Mother's are awesome, and I was very lucky to have mine come to stay with me for the weekend I think sometimes we think mother's are expected to be like June Cleaver....in a lot of ways my mom was. Her food is amazing that is for sure. All I know is that my mom is very special. Today is my Nana's birthday, as I have said before she is not here with us anymore, but I still think she has something to do with me being a mother today. And even though she isn't here to hold Hayden I know she is constantly watching over him.

This Mother's day, my first Mother's day with my son, I want to thank those people in my life who I think have given me the blessing of motherhood.

Hayden: My little Miracle. I am so excited for you to get older, and for all your hopes and dreams to come into place, but I can't help but to wish for time to go slow so I can cherish your snorting, smiles, and gas. You make me smile, and worry even when there is nothing to worry about, I guess that is what mothers do...worry. You are so precious and perfect. Your eyes are big and your life is ahead of you. I love you my boy.

Jordan: My sweet husband, I knew that when I was your wife I would be the mother to your children. There is no sweeter thing than this, to be a family with you. Hayden is so blessed to have such a good example and role model for a father. You are truly my sweet, sweet husband. Together we are best friends and a family.

My Mother: She taught me to cook, to clean, and to do many other things. But my mother taught me most about life and love. There were times when I would come to my mom in my best actress mode, tears down my cheeks and I would cry to her, she would just say to me "Erin now is that really what happened?" She said this knowing that I had been a little dramatic, and needed to get the real story. She always knew how to get the truth which sometimes didn't leave me in the best light. But I always felt I could tell her anything. My mother is always there for me, mom's are. Friends fade..they go their separate ways, some you keep in touch with, some fall off the face of the earth, some pretend like their your friends, but mothers they are always there. They aren't perfect. But they are always willing to take you in, even in YOUR imperfections. I love you my mom. I know you would do anything for me, my sister, and my brother.

Britney: Our Angel mother. Hayden's Birth-mother. Although there are not words to express our love and appreciation for her selfless sacrifice I love her, and this Mother's Day I have thought of her constantly through out the day. I know that she will always play such a special role in Hayden's life and in ours. And I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father to her. Britney you are so special to me, and I love you very much I am glad that we can be such good friends. (:

My Savior Jesus Christ: He is my example and I know that because of Him I can do all things which are sometimes difficult and hard...even being a mother. I know that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and through His Grace I can be given strength to tackle sleepless nights, I can be given wisdom when advice is needed. I can be given the spirit to direct me in making life choices, I can give comfort when a knee is skinned or shin is bumped. I know I can follow his example and teach kindness, I know that because of my Savior's love I can fill my home with Love, and my children's hearts with love. I know that because of my Savior Jesus Christ there is family, and those families can be together FOREVER. I love my Savior

Here is a quote from a talk given by President Monson title "Behold thy Mother" he is talking about the last of the Christ's life, and what he did not fail to remember (His Mother):

The hour has come. The personal earthly ministry of the Son of God moves swiftly to its dramatic conclusion. A certain loneliness is here. Nowhere to be found are the lame beggars who, because of this man, walk; the deaf who, because of this man, hear; the blind who, because of this man, see; the dead who, because of this man, live.

There remain yet a few faithful followers. From his tortured position on the cruel cross he sees his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing by. He speaks: “Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!” 7

From that awful hour when time stood still, when the earth did quake and great mountains were brought down—yes, through the annals of history, over the centuries of years and beyond the span of time, there echoes his simple yet divine words, “Behold thy mother.”

As we truly listen to that gentle command and with gladness obey its intent, gone forever will be the vast legions of “mothers forgotten.” Everywhere present will be “mothers remembered,” “mothers blessed,” and “mothers loved”; and, as in the beginning, God will once again survey the workmanship of His own hand and be led to say, “It is very good.”

May each of us treasure this truth: One cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God. Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one.


I just want to say I am so grateful for all the wonderful women in my lives, and the way you have influenced me. I love you! -erin