In Honor of Mother Bear

This was taken right before I got on the plane for Africa!

Today is a special day and one where I have the urge to just run up to you Mom, and give you a BIG hug. I have to say you truly are someone who will give up EVERYTHING to do something for anyone.

To me though Mom, you have taught me wisdom and spoken such faithful instruction so that I one day will be as good as a wife and mother as you are. You have taught me to love even when it hurts to just breathe. You have taught me to think to myself before I speak, "Is it kind? It it true? Is it necessary?" I don't know if I would've learned any of this after the countless times you took my phone away, told me to take a walk to the mailbox, sent me to sit in the garage..the list goes on and you got more and more creative :)

Thank you for your patience in our relationship. Our past had it's weaknesses but, He forgives and made our relationship anew. Thank God. I feel almost as if you loved me more knowing that one day I would come to look at you as not only my Mom but a friend as well :) Honestly, I would say..we achieved that goal together now that I'm not my high school immature self haha!

Mom, I wouldn't be on the Mercy Ship without your persistent help, guidance, and encouragement. Thank you for YOUR continual support and love. You have shown me how to be a woman of faith. I love you dearly Mom.

So, Happy Mother's Day :) Your flowers should arrive shortly!


Love,
Your Claire Bear