Could have been...

You could have been an average mother
with one child or maybe two.
But you chose a greater path;
no less than ten would ever do!
You could have been an average woman
working a mere nine to five each day.
Instead, we became your life’s great work
starting early, ending late, no pay.
You could have been an average parent
telling us what we should and shouldn’t do.
But your example showed the way
A guiding light to help us through.
You could have made an average dinner,
calories from a can each day.
Still I’m surprised to be much thinner
since you made every meal gourmet.
You could have been an average servant
in the kingdom of the Lord.
But your always helping and serving others
with no thought of a reward.
You could have been an average mother
but by now you surely see
You’re the greatest woman and the greatest mother
that there could ever be!
We’re lucky to have the very best from birth
so with all our heart we say
To you, the greatest mother on earth,

Happy Mother’s Day!

Love,
Erik and Lois