My Mom

I am very grateful for my mom, she is an amazing women! She sacrificed so much for me, and she did it all in the name of love! I wrote a note for her on Mother's Day 2004 (I added a few more things to it, so Mom, be watching for changes). I think it still applies:

My Mom
Written by: Melissa Baldwin -- Mothers Day 2004

My mom has six children, and she always put us first. She could have chosen to work part time to earn more money for her large family, but she wanted the best for us. She stayed at home for many years to cook, clean, and teach us so that we could get the most out of life. She made sure we stayed happy and healthy. She taught us the laws of the land and she taught us right from wrong. She sent us to school every day and helped us with our homework every night knowing we would get a good education. She brought us to church every Sunday and taught us faith, hope and charity. She taught us strong values such as being trustworthy, honest and loyal. She taught us to serve and to be kind to others. She gave us chores so we could recognize & respect work and take pride in a job well done. She taught us how to laugh and to enjoy ourselves while we worked so it wouldn't ever seem like a chore. She taught us how to garden and was patient when we pulled the "wrong weeds". She taught us to eat our vegetables... even the ones we didn't like. She taught us good manners and how to behave around other people. She gave us consequences for our actions and she made sure we didn't get everything we wanted. Even though she is a busy women with many children and many responsibilities, she always took time out of her busy schedule for me. She loved me, talked with me, and made me feel special. We had times for just the two of us and she helped me with my challenges. She made sure I went to bed every night knowing that she loved me. She taught me many talents and encouraged me to follow my dreams. She didn't have to do all those things but she did because she loved us and wanted the best for us. My mom will never know what she has done for me. She has shaped my life and made me into the person I am today. Through her sacrifices I can see part of the Savior. She has forgotten herself and put all of her time into helping others. She is such a special person to me and someday I hope to teach my children what she has taught me. I love you Mom!!!

Here are a few pictures to tie in who my mom is:

She loves scouting...

She has always been there for me...

Sometimes she can be a little silly and goofy... now you know where I get it from.

And we always had lots of fun, where ever we go.

My mom is very special to me, and I'm so glad that we are very close.

Oh, but that's not all I have to say. I can't forget about another very special person. I have another mom in my life and that is MIL (meaning Mother-in Law, and I do actually call her "Mill"). She is always very encouraging, uplifting, happy, and hard to keep up with. She always has a good attitude and is a good example to me. She is an excellent mother and I love her so much. I haven't know her as long as my mom, but I am glad she is in my life and I look forward to many more years to get to know her.

I didn't take this picture, I found it on facebook.

LOVE YOU MIL!!!