Errand of Angels

Dana got me this great great book for mother's day Errand of Angels in Honor and Praise of Mothers. As today approached I have thought about what motherhood means to me and what my mother means to me, there is a poem in this book that expresses my thoughts perfectly.

A Mother

When God set the world in place,

When He hung the stars up in space,

When He made the land and the sea-

Then, He made you and me.

He sat back and saw all that was good.

He saw things to be as they should.

Just one more blessing He had in store.

He created mother. But, whatever for?

He knew a mother would have a special place

To shine His reflection on her child's face.

A mother will walk the extra mile,

Just to see her children smile.

She'll work her fingers to the bone

To make a house a home.

A mother is there to teach and guide.

A mother will stay right by your side.

She'll be there through your pain and strife.

She'll stay constant in your life.

A mother will lend a helping hand

Until you have the strength to stand.

She'll pick you up when you are down.

When you need a friend, she'll stick around.

A mother is one who listens well,

Will keep her word; will never tell.

A mother never pokes or pries,

But stands, quietly, by your side;

Giving you the strength you need,

Encouraging you to succeed.

A mother is one who can be strong

When you need someone to lean on.

You're more than a mother to me;

A reflection of God, in your face, I see...

A love that knows no boundaries.

I'm glad that you chose to be

All this, and more, to me.

You share a love that knows no end.

You're more than my mother.

You are my friend.

-Kari Keshmiry

Thank you mom for teaching me so many things, to care, to love, to cry,to laugh,you taught me about my Father in Heaven and his son Jesus Christ, you taught to give service to those in need, you especially taught me how to forgive myself and others, I love you.