Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

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Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

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Chris Howlett

May 9, 2010

I posted this last year, thought it was worth re-posting.

Mom… thanks!

Thanks for loving me, even when I was unloveable.

Thanks for raising me in the way I should go.

Thanks for taking me to church.

Thanks for showing me the meaning of grace.

Thanks
for being a stay-at-home mom when we could have probably used the money
from you working outside of the home. Having you home was worth it to
me!

Thanks for teaching me what hard work means.

Thanks for encouraging me to be me.

Thanks for buying my artwork when I was about 10. I didn't become an artist, but it made me feel good, anyway.

Thanks for having a sense of humor.

Thanks for teaching me the value of an education.

Thanks for showing me what service to others is.

Thanks for loving my Dad and being committed to your marriage. That's made my marriage better!
Thanks for having my siblings. They're great! Even if Kenny and I used to fight like cats and dogs.
Thanks
for attending all my soccer games when I was a kid. I mean… all of
them! I know you probably weren't in love with soccer, but you showed
your love for me.
Thanks for making Swiss Steak.
Thanks for reading to me.
Thanks for giving me the gift of life.
But most of all, thanks for giving me the gift of you!

I love you! Have a great Mother's Day!

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