He has galloped through young girl's dreams, added richness to grown women's lives, and served men in war and strife. ~Toni Robinson

I'm going to post briefly in honor of Mother's Day today. To all women out there, regardless of their parental status, happy Mother's Day! I believe that all women have the capacity to be mothers to someone out there, and so I value all of their loving influences, from my actual mother to those that have simply functioned in a maternal role for me. Thank you.
I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure yesterday, which I found very fitting to be the day before Mother's Day. I was surrounded by fantastic, beautiful, strong women on all sides who had struggled and fought and conquered. I was so impressed with them. I was on the verge of tears at several points in time, standing in the midst of such incredible people. Seeing thousands of people all walking and running towards a common dream, a cancer-free world, was truly inspiring. I'm truly impressed with the women I am honored to interact with on a regular basis. They are such wonderful examples to me.
I really do love my mother. She's one of the most fantastic people in the world, regardless of gender or age or experience. To me, she is and will always be Superwoman. She can do everything, from teaching to construction design to legal work to mothering to music. She's the most capable woman I know. Because of her, I know that with the help of the Lord and a lot of elbow grease, we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. I love her so much. I thank Heavenly Father for her loving presence in my life every day.