Mothers

In honor of Mother's day tomorrow. I wanted to devote this post to the mothers in my life. First of all I love my mom Kerry Belcher, she is so loving, generous, fun to be around, a super grandma, and a great friend. We have been so fortunate to see her as much as we have since we've moved to Omaha. My mom is such a good example of service and faithfulness. All of her children are married and sealed in the temple. She and my dad were good to hold family home evening, family prayer, and family scriptures. We love playing games with her and we love it when she comes to visit us. Growing up she was always quick to say sorry even if it wasn't her fault. She always was willing to listen to me and love me no matter what. We love her!

My Mother-in-law is a great women. She is fun, active, and very spiritual. Her example to me during her turn as a Relief Society President was and is a personal strength. I often think of how much she served those in her ward when I am asked to serve those around me. I think one of my favorite memories was the first time I met her. Erin and I were just starting to date and I popped in one day at her apartment and Karry was visiting, along with Jodi and Tanner. Karry said hello to me and then proceeded to get down on the floor and play with Tanner and have a great time. I was very impressed, she showed so much energy and had so much fun with her grandkids. I knew if she was like that her daughter must be pretty neat as well. Sure enough Erin is much like her mother in many ways. Kerry is always a bunch of fun to be around.



Another important mother in my life is my Grandma Ballard. We got to see her a few times a year growing up. We especially loved to go visit her because we usually got to go to Disneyland and the beach. She always made us bacon waffles and gave us a candy bar and soda pop when we were going home. She is still fabulous at sending cards to me and my kids for Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Anniversary, and Birthdays. We love to play cards and games with her. She is a great example to our family.


My mother-in-law Brenda Gurney is another great mom in my life. She has always been very close to her Heavenly Father. We love spending time in Emmett with her. She is loving and kind and is a great mother who taught her children to love the Lord. She is fun to be around and loves to go fishing and camping. We just wish we could go with her more often. She is great at sending our family packages with treats and other fun things for the kids. We look forward to getting heart shaped cookies for Valentines day each year. She is a wonderful, special lady and we love her!

What I love most about my Mom is how she is always there for those she loves or anyone for that matter. She was always there for me when I needed her, even when I forgot my wrestling clothes at home. She never missed a wrestling match or game that I remember. Now that I have kids of my own and realized how difficult it can be to sit in one place for a long time, it amazes me that she came and stayed at my wrestling tournaments for the whole 2-3 days of the event. I'm grateful she was never a crazy wrestling Mom though, the kind that runs out on the matt when her son is getting beat. That happened once the Parma Tournament when I was wrestling a kid from Parma. She also has a strong testimony of the gospel. I think she always turns to the Lord first with most any decision. I think there were many examples growing up that she kept our family close and our faith strong. I love her very much. She probably doesn't think that I do right now since I moved my family half way across the country and am now thinking about moving again, slightly farther away, for another 3 years, but I really do love her and I'm grateful for her love and support.