Gorgeous and smart, with just a hint of crazy.
You’re the best kind of daughter there is – ours.
Celebrating You.
~ Hallmark

This was my birthday card from my mom-in-law this year. She’s a fantastic lady! She’s been a mom to me for many years now and she’s never treated me like anything but a daughter. It’s important to hear good things from people who love us, who live life with us, who care about us. That card has become a permanent part of my journal and I’m not sure about the “gorgeous and smart” part of it but I know what meant the most to me is that it says “daughter”. It exactly mirrors the same emotion I feel for her…as my mom and not a mother-in-law.

I’m thankful for family, I’m thankful for belonging to something that makes me better than I would be alone. I’m grateful I’ve had the opportunity to be a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend. I’m grateful for all of those relationships and all that I’ve learned from each one of them.

I keep reminding myself, no matter how rough this month gets, that 2009 is another step on the journey. I’m blessed to be surrounded by family and friends that love us and support us. My verse for today…..

I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14a

I don’t know about you, but that one gives me goosebumps! Talk about the ultimate loving relationship…it never fails to amaze me how much He truly loves me and never forgets about me. How He crafted me and gave me all the qualities and quirkiness that make me who I am. For that I give Him all the praise as I am fearfully and wonderfully made!! As are you, my friend!!