No doubt one of the hardest things for a mother to do is to let go. Letting go of the reigns on your child is difficult. Letting go of the million thoughts that consume your mind as your child ventures off into the world alone. Letting go of what you thought you had control of. Letting go of what you guided for so many years. My oldest son, Seth is turning 20 today, his first day out of his teens and today has already been difficult for me. Traditionally, I am that mom that throws it down on birthdays, going all out. He isn't here and I can't help, but be bummed and cry. I want to personally tell him happy birthday and give him a great big sucking the life out of him hug and I can't. So instead, I'm going to do my best describing the love we have for him! Hopefully, our words reach over the hundreds of miles and are worth just as much as our hugs.
Seth, you have made this life as a mother one with challenges, but also one with many adventures. You came into my life at a time I was lost, turned my life upside down and put my ambitions on hold. You gave my life a breath of fresh air and because of you I was saved and so was this family. Not many people could have ever faced the struggles you did with such grace, mercy and most importantly humbleness. You have far exceeded what I planned for you. YOU MAKE US PROUD! YOU ARE AMAZING! YOU ARE ENOUGH! I do believe though God has so much more in store for you. You might only believe the things you have done is small potatoes, but planting those seeds has given hope, love, courage and blessings to many. So keep planting those seeds and don't forget you were never meant for just small potatoes, you were meant for a harvest of potatoes. Keep Him close to your heart always remembering the "Amazing Grace" He has had in your life! 
