She walked around as she cradled me in her arms.

She walked behind me encouraging my first steps.

She tucked her feet beneath herself as she taught me to pray.

She has faithfully walked beside my father for over 50 years.

She lovingly walks beside my brother, sisters, and I guiding us with her love, wisdom and care.

She joyfully walks beside her grandchildren, teaching them and inspiring them with her love.

She patiently walked beside each of her students as she taught them, encouraging them in their strengths and building up their weaknesses.

She carries the burdens of those she loves yet is never weighed down by them, as she never fails to walk beside us to lift us up.

She has walked beside many through the valleys, along the plateaus and stands beside us to enjoy the hilltop views.

She is always there, if not in person in Spirit, walking beside us, loving us, and praying for us, and our steps.

Her own path hasn’t always been smooth yet her faith has always guided her through.

Her feet never tire because she walks in love.

Thank you, Mom for always walking beside me. I pray to walk in love beside others, especially my own children, as you so faithfully do.

Happy Mother's Day - to every Mom, and Mom in heart.

With gratitude and love,
Shawn

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

-Proverbs 31:25-26