A tribute to my mothers

I am very blessed to have 3 mothers in my life (my mom and 2 mom-in-laws.) I would like to pay tribute to them for Mother's Day

Shirlee-- I am grateful to her for how she raised her children. Russ is like her in that he is strong and self-sufficient and has the confidence to do so many things that others might just not even want to try. She is a teacher at heart and it shows in her children. She is talented mom-of-all-trades who can do anything she sets her mind to and is very practical, so that those things she sets her mind to are also very useful. She is happy and fun, and if I were to choose anyone to break up an argument between two people, it would be her because of her great peace-making abilities. She always makes me feel like a great wife and mother although I know I fall short.

Kristy-- She works very hard, and is the type of person who would do anything in her power to help when asked. She is accepting and caring and is the type you could go to to share all your troubles and come away feeling better. She believes the best about people and then helps them achieve it. My kids love her a lot. She makes them feel like they are the most important person in the world to her when they see her. And then I in turn feel like the most important mother for being theirs. She never forgets a birthday or important occasion.

Helene-- My own mother. She is more energetic, enthusiastic, and fashionable than most people half her age. She is truly young-at-heart. She has such a powerful testimony of the Gospel that served as a great starting ground for mine. She has been supportive and encouraging to me in all my endeavors in life. She is not afraid of new ideas and concepts and when she believes in something she really believes it all the way. She is never afraid to talk to anybody and is out to improve the health, wealth, and spirituality of all, but most of all her family. She sets a great example for me in her service and in her attitude about life. I am grateful for the way she expresses her gratitude for having me as a daughter, and making me and the kids feel important to her.

Three beautiful, strong women in my life-- I am so grateful to have them there for me and to look up to. Thanks so much, Moms! I love you and Happy Mother's Day!