Mom

I am enjoying reflecting on all that I appreciate about my own mother as Mother's Day approaches.
She exemplified (and still does) taking on a task with energy and perseverance, and never shrunk from hard work or seemed daunted by a sizeable project. She created beauty and order in our home, and provided colorful, nourishing meals, that tasted good too. She set an overall structure to our days without micro-managing us all day long. She expressed an assurance in our God-given abilities and in our willingness to choose the right course. She did not allow fear to dictate whether or not she would allow us to pursue an opportunity, but communicated a sense of expectancy and hope regarding each new undertaking.
She maintained her own interests and prioritized taking care of herself spiritually and physically, even when the demands of 4 kids and home management were most intense. She treated Daddy as special (indeed, he is), spoke well of him to us kids, and was always looking for nice little things to do for him.
I am grateful that God gave me my mom, and that much of who I am, and strive to be, can be traced to her influence.
What do you most treasure about your mom?