It takes a village to raise a mother

It wasn't until after my sister in law convinced me that it really does take a village to raise a child that I realized it takes a village to do a lot of things.

Growing up I had one model for motherhood. Now I have many, not the least of which are my peers.  These are the women who hold my children while I cook, knit blankets and socks for them, speak constructively into their lives, offer a rebuke when necessary.

This mother's day, I extend my heart in loving gratitude to every woman who has nudged me through word and example into being a better mother.