My Special Mom

 Today is Mothers' Day.  As we remember the special place mothers occupy in our lives, I share these special tributes to mothers, biological and spiritual.

You don’t seek praise

You don’t ask for praise,

But you deserve oceans of it.

You don’t ask to be seen,

But you are the center of my world.

Your love is the blueprint

For every good thing I know.

And I carry it—

Everywhere,

Always.

You don’t seek praise

You don’t ask for praise,

But you deserve oceans of it.

You don’t ask to be seen,

But you are the center of my world.

Your love is the blueprint

For every good thing I know.      

And I carry it—

Everywhere,

Always.

 

My Special Mom

You lift me up when life feels tough,

You give your love when mine’s not enough.

You’re laughter, comfort, guiding light—

My heart’s safe place, my warmest night.

For all you do and all you are,

You shine in me like a steady star.

 

My Special Mom

You are the quiet strength beneath my days,

 The gentle voice that steadies every storm.

Your love is a lantern I carry everywhere—

Soft, unwavering, warm.

You taught me how to rise with grace,

How kindness can be fierce and brave.

In every step I take, I hear your echo—

A reminder of all you gave.

If I am anything good,

It’s because you loved me first.

And I will spend my whole life

Trying to honor that gift.