But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.
- Ruth 1:16 (NLT)
People often feel that most moms are amazing, they love you, care for you, keep you safe, and stand up for you when things get crazy.
However, mothers-in-law have historically gotten a bad rap, often portrayed as evil, manipulative, and sometimes downright nasty.
My mother-in-law is far from that stereotype, she is simply top-notch.
She raised three amazing children (my husband included) while working hard to support the family business and keep the house.
She is the best grandma and great grandma, baking cookies and ensuring the grandkids have fun at her house (who am I kidding, she makes sure everyone has fun!).
She doesn’t stop at blood relation, if you walk into her house, you are immediately treated like family.
She has taught me a lot about cooking, sewing, and various family tricks and tips, and I see her continue to teach the next generation.
She does not back down from any challenge, I have seen her persevere where others would have just sat back and watched the world go by.
She is the strongest woman I know.
Along with my wonderful father-in-law, she taught me the most important thing in the world, they taught me who God really is.
My mother-in-law is celebrating her birthday today, and I just want her to know how much I love and appreciate her.
I thank her for raising a wonderful son to be my husband, for being patient with me as I learned how to treat him as a wife should, for helping us teach our children, and for walking with me and gently prodding me when I was falling off the path God wants me on.
Thank you, Mom.
Happy birthday.
I love you.
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