For My Mom

This entry is for my mom. She was a stay at home mom, and I know she has never been properly thanked for everything she did for us.
I always remember my mom being there for us. In all my memories, I know she was there. There were four of us (2 girls and 2 boys), and we lived in a very small house out on a farm. I will never know how she managed all of those years--she must have nearly gone crazy! And yet, I don't ever remember hearing her complain. I know there had to have been days when she probably felt like "throwing in the towel" and going to sit in the corner to cry. Maybe she did, all I know is that there were alot of times that she went without in order for us to have what we wanted. (In fact, she still does!). I know now how she must have felt so underappreciated for everything she was doing.
My teenage years must have been a nightmare for her! I was a little on the wild side, and I know I said things to her that I regret to this day. Things like telling her to get a "real job", and that when I grew up, I was going to have a "real career", awful things like that. I know now how much those words must have hurt her.
So, this one is for you mom! You have been the greatest role model I could hope for, and I pray that I can raise my children learning from your example. I never said thank you, but I know that every one of us truly appreciated knowing that you were always there for us when we came home. I want my kids to have that same security.
You never got paid for what you did, all we can give you is our thanks!
Thank you Mom!