Patrick Ryan Clark

Sitting in my sun room, cup of coffee in hand, thinking about Mother's Day coming up. I might be a little biased but I can honestly say that I have the most amazing mother a child can ask for. There are so many memories that come to mind when I think back to my childhood.

One of my earliest, my mom driving, me in the back seat, on our way to her aerobics class with the sound track to "Flash Dance" blaring. And I'm talking about "blaring", the woman was getting pumped. Another memory, seeing my mom at EVERY sporting event that I ever had. She was my biggest cheerleader growing up and I will never forget that. She always reminded me to have confidence. To step out of from under my insecurites and have confidence that I could anything! But, one of my overall great memories of my mom is the way that she laughs. My house was always filled with laughter, I can hear it now, my mom laughing at one of my dad's jokes in the other room.

Proverbs 23:25 says "So give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy." I love the end of this verse because when I read this I think of my mom. She is always a source of happiness for our family and for me. I know that a lot of people grow up without a house filled with joy and happiness around them. So while I thank God for the blessing of my earthly parents, I thank Him even more for being my heavenly Father. He calls us sons and daughters and he loves us so much.

Mom, you are truly an amazing and Godly woman. Thank you for loving me so well.

Love you mom!