I never want to be the type of mother that my kids are afraid to talk to me about anything.  I want to be the type of mom that makes my children feel comfortable coming to me with any issue big or small.  I want to be the woman in their lives that they can count on to listen with an open heart.

I never want to be the type of mother that emotionally beats my children up, regardless of their age or the mistakes they have made.  I want to be the type of mom that can offer a shoulder to cry on, and help find a way to correct whatever mistake has been made, regardless of how it does or does not affect me.  And if it cannot be corrected, I want to be the rock that they can lean on until the storm passes.

I never want to be the type of mother that makes my children feel that the problems in my life are their fault.  I want to be the type of mother that can portray strength to them, even if I feel like my heart is breaking in two. 

I never want to be the type of mother that judges my children for decisions made in their adult lives.  I want to be the type of mother that accepts and loves my children regardless of the paths that they take or the person that they love.  I never want them to feel that they are disappointments, even if it seems that they should be.

I want to be the type of mother that my children know they can count on.  I want them to feel that I can be trusted with their lives and their secrets.  I want to be the type of woman in their eyes that they have the utmost respect for...not because it was demanded, but because it was earned.  I want them to always know that no matter what circumstances surround them in their lives, that they are loved unconditionally and that I will always find a way to help them when they are in need. 

I want to be the type of mother that my children can remember with a smile and love in their hearts when I am gone.  I want to leave such an impression with them that they will never doubt for one second just how much they were loved while I was on this earth with them.  I want them to always remember how proud they made me, even if other people wondered how in the world I could be. 

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