Happy Mother's Day!

By Britt:
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Since I failed her last year, I decided that this year shouldn't be a repeat. I just want to share a little bit about my mom and how thankful I am for her. I know it's not fair that you all don't get to publicly proclaim your love for your mothers, but tough luck. ;)
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Last year, my dad and I forgot that it was Mother's Day and took a short-term team that was here to the beach. (and left my mom .... at home .... on Mother's Day. Ummm, yeah - not good) My mom's sacrifice resulted in my gain - this is how it seems to go. You see, I met Chris on a floating dock at the beach that day (the one out of 365 that you're supposed to remember your mom.) I don't think it's really fair that her loss was/is my gain, but she has always put us before herself.
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We did eventually remember that it was Mother's Day ... we tried to make it up to her by celebrating Haitian Mother's Day, which happens a few weeks later. (Ya, they actually supposedly have one, crazy huh?) But, the day will go down with credits to her that I got to go to the beach and enjoy a beautiful day and ended up meeting my future-beau. She rocks. It is never in doubt that she loves us and wants us to be happy, even if it means waiting for a bunch of knot-heads to acknowledge that.
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Mom, you are a beautiful, strong woman and I am so blessed to call you my best friend. Last year was a crazy year for us all, but I think this year will surpass it times ten. I'm thankful that I have you to be here for me/us on this crazy adventure ahead and I hope that I can be here for you too. You're my hero - that was confirmed yesterday when you held Love for an hour with blood and guts on your already-easily-queasy pregnant body. Your strength and compassion amazes me.
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I can't think of anyone better to be the mom to seven children. I look forward to watching you do it, with grace and love. I could never be embarrassed to have such a huge family; you make that impossible because we are all who we are, and here, because of you. I owe pretty much everything I am blessed with to God and you. Thanks for being my best friend, for giving me six beautiful siblings, and for bringing us all to Haiti. We are so blessed.
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I love you
-B
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P.S. - Happy Mother's Day to all of the other moms who I am blessed to know and love. Enjoy your day!