My Blind Side

"I would like to thank what this movie was about for me, which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from."....Sandra Bullock

I would like to say

Happy Mother's Day

to all the women of the world

who endured swollen feet, stretch marks,

and unrelenting childbirth to take on

the title of "Mom."

For those who have wiped noses,

tended fevers and kissed boo-boos

for their little ones, I applaud you.

I also would like to take this time

to give a standing ovation

to all the mothers of the world

who care for their children

and love them unconditionally

yet never gave birth to them.

These are the women that are worth

more than precious gold.

To love another as your own

is a love that holds no bounds and

knows no limitations.

I am proud to say that I have the pleasure

of belonging to both groups of women.

I have had the joy of raising

my two sons and what a journey it has been!!

Both of my boys are teenagers now and

one will be graduating high school in a few short weeks.

I've discovered that being a mother and worrying about your children

never really stops at age eighteen.

Last year, I got to join the special group

of women who Sandra Bullock spoke

of.

I became a mom to these precious girls.

They are my girls....not my stepdaughters....my girls.

I love them with everything that I have.

I could never imagine loving a child as

much as my sons until I met these two.

They touched my heart in a way that I could never explain.

I now have a whole new set of worries to add to my list.

Makeup....high heels.....boys.....

My oldest daughter Taylor told me one day,

"Don't worry...I got your back."

It was all in fun but I belived her.

She had my blind side during a home football game

and I will forever have hers.

As we spend time with our families today,

take the time today to not only thank

your mother for all the years of love and care,

but remember the other women in your life

who watched your blind side

and kept you from being tackled

in this game of life.