The Mom Gazette

Thank-You Mom 

By: Jess Crudup

The older I get, the more I realized how hard mothers work. I have such a deeper appreciation for my mom now. I mean, I was always grateful, but it wasn't until aiding in raising my siblings did I realize how much work she did. Changing diapers, Feeding,Washing, Burping,Teaching

TRYING to put to sleep, Giving medicine. And the list goes on.

Motherhood is not for wimps. I saw that she had written that in a poem not too long before she died. It’s tough and it is beautiful. I’m glad she was such a great mom because she being a great mom taught me how to be a great mom. She was a single mother, single handedly raising 5 children and raising them WELL. I owe my intelligence, politeness, kindness and beauty to my mother, who gave me, and taught me these things.

I am thankful for all good moms out there because you’re the ones that will raise children to be good adults, take in children that aren't yours because you care, teach young men how to properly treat women, especially women who will be to their children what you have been to them, and show a kind of the greatest love that so many have experienced. The love from a mother for her children is powerful. It’s what gives a child their confidence, understanding and self-love.

I could never express how thankful, grateful and appreciative I am to all the good mothers out there. You are a child’s first doctor, teacher, coach, relationship and friendship. I have learned just how vital the relationship between a mother and her child is. I have full respect for and I honor the many women that let their children know they love and care for them because that is one of the most beautiful experiences in this life that I am very happy to have experienced.

God Bless all the good mothers out there. =)