JSBKT The Imperfectly Perfect Family of 5: {May Crowning}

I'm skipping out on {embrace} day today. I’ve been meaning to share some pictures so I thought I would do that instead.

Over the weekend, Miss Kalyssa was asked to lead in the crowning of Mary at the May Crowning celebration in our church. This is the second year in a row that our family has been able to participate in this beautiful tradition. In case you missed last year’s recap, let me explain that the month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As a special tribute to her, a crown of flowers is placed around her head during mass.

Kalyssa was honored and recognized in front of the whole congregation Sunday morning. Even though she was feeling a little shy, she managed to stand up in front of everyone and allowed Monsignor to share a few special words about her.

This year, we got the Mother’s Day sermon a week early. The Mother’s Day message has become one of my favorite sermons. There are many times when I get teary eyed as I listen to the words of our pastor because so often his words ring true to my heart. Mother’s Day is no exception!! As I sat and listened to the words he shared about being a mother and about honoring all mothers, I honestly couldn’t help the tears that formed in the corner of my eyes.

Being a mommy to three kids truly has been the greatest blessing of my life. I have been so fortunate to be able to stay home and be there for EVERYTHING!!! Like any other mom, I constantly question whether or not I am making the right choices or whether or not I am saying the right words. When Bry was facing her hardest challenges this past year, I hope with all of my heart that I said what she needed to hear and provided the exact comfort that she needed. When Kalyssa has had those little moments when her little 2^nd grade heart has felt broken, I hope that I have given her all of the hugs that she needs and provided her with the right words to keep her head up. Through all of Travin’s struggles this year, I truly hope that I have encouraged him. I hope that I have given him the right tools he needs to see just how smart and talented he truly is. When I think about my own mother, I hope that she knows just how much I love her. I hope that she knows that it is because of her that I am able to be the mother I am today. My mom and I do not have the perfect relationship. We don’t always agree on everything. However, she is one of my constants. She is the one that I call for EVERYTHING!! She is and will forever be "my mommy" and I don’t know what I would do without her.