Oh Mother!

Today is Mothers Day. The day I pay tribute to the Mothers in my life. First my wife, the mother of my three children. Early in our relationship I was afforded an advantage most men never get. I got to see my wife being a mother before we were married. Jessi was 4 when we met and 7 when we got married. One of the things that first attracted me to her was that she was an incredible mother. The things I saw from her astounded me. I learned early on that Jessi came first... always! and I came second. I was fine with that arrangement. In time our other two children came along. Tami only became a better mother over the years. There is not enough room in this blog to list the wonderful maternal qualities Tami possesses. She is loving, caring and kind. She is a godly example to our whole family. Proverbs 31:30 reads "A woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised". Second, my own mother. Edra K. Meyer-Borges. Mom did a great job raising us kids. Dad was at the firehouse every third day and mom was left with the kids. We pushed mom as far as we could most days, but she would grab us by the short hairs on the back of our necks and threaten to tell dad of our offenses. That was enough to keep us in line (for the most part). Mom loves her kids and would do anything for them. It was always that way and it always will be. Now that all her kids are grown, and we all live so far apart, Mom relishes the rare times when we can all be together at the same time. All three kids are successful in their lives and this is a true testament to the job Mom did with us. Finally my daughter Jessi. Today is her first mothers day. Even though she's only officially been a mother for three months, I can already tell she's an amazing mother. Happy Mothers Day to all three. I can honestly say, I would not be the man I am today If it weren't for these women.