Happy Mothers Day (A letter to our moms…but the rest of you can listen in if you feel so inclined)

To these two…

Although your job with us these days isn’t so much about: molding us to be great grown ups, guiding us to make wise choices, disciplining us to be home on time or to keep our elbows off the table, or cleaning up after us - whether it be the socks and sweatshirt we’ve left draped over the arm of the couch after coming in from playing outside, or our puke when we were too young to realize we probably should run to the bathroom when we feel sick.

Although it’s not so much about that anymore, you still have the huge job of: figuring out how to care for us even though we live farther away, modeling what a godly marriage looks like, gently advising us during phone conversations as we figure our way through our own lives and marriage - not wanting to come on too strong (you know, since we’re all grown up now) –  but still knowing what’s best for us, and learning how to love and care for a kid-in-law like they are your own.

Ben and I both love our friendships with you Mom, they’ve grown and evolved as we have and we have come to appreciate you both as you continue to guide, shape and care for us as your children. We lucked out in the mom department, and although we may not have shared that same sentiment 12 years ago - we claim temporary insanity, as puberty took over our bodies. But you can trust and believe it now, now that our hormones have leveled off.

Have a great mother’s day,

Love

Ben and Karmyn