These hands

have made countless meals for me.

Have hugged me when I was feeling lonely.

Have held me up when I couldn't hold myself up.

Have sewn clothes for me.

Have clapped for me when I graduated from college.

Have spanked me when I needed it.

Have shown me how to paint my finger nails.

Have held my hands when I needed a friend.

Have scratched my back countless hours.

Have shown me how to braid hair.

Have shown me what a mother's hands feel like.

And now those hands are showing my hands how to guide my daughter.

Thank you, Mom.

Happy late Mother's Day