Day 3 of the Think Thankfully 30 Day Gratitude Challenge!

"A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future."

~Author Unknown

Well, here we are. on Day 3 of the Think Thankfully 30 Day Gratitude Challenge! Today is one of my favorite days to post about what I am thankful for!!!

If you follow Think Thankfully on Facebook, you may have seen the posting this morning about my babygirl! 16 years ago today, my second greatest gift, blessing, and joy was born at 8:20pm weighing in at a whopping 8 pound 13 1/2 ounces. If there is nothing else I completely enjoy more in this world, it is being a mom, especially to my two amazing daughters!

I am so thankful for the privilege of being entrusted with the care of my daughters. Being a mother is much more than giving birth to a child.  Mothers aren’t just Moms. Mothers provide love, encouragement, hope, counsel, discipline, and understanding. As mothers, we don’t give up when our child goes astray, or turn our back when our child rebels. We endure heartache and disappointment; we celebrate victories and accomplishments. We offer unending selflessness, knowing there are no guarantees of the end result. As a Mother, I pride myself in the two daughters I have raised. My babygirl is a fine almost nearly identical copy of her older by 7 years sister. The example placed before her, not just by me, but by my oldest daughter as well has been wonderfully received and replicated. I am blessed beyond measure.

Today, I am thankful for Erika Nichole! My sweet 16 year old babygirl!