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Hi everyone!

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, a day specifically designed for you to thank the moms of the world for all that they have done for you and those you love. Mother’s Day, however, is an extra special day for my family and I, every day of the year.

As many of you may or may not know, I grew up in a split household, meaning I had two sets of parents that had 50/50 physical and legal custody of me. My biological mom and dad got divorced when I was only a year old and had both moved on by the time I was two. My dad moved on to find the love of his life, Erin, my “step-mom”, who quickly became my mom. She came into the picture and completely shifted my world, allowing me to see just how much someone could love me, especially someone who, biologically, was not related to me.

Growing up I knew I had two moms, I had one that was my biological mom, the one I knew I had to call mom and who by default, would always be my mother. Then I had the one that I chose to call my mom and the one that chose me every day to be her daughter.

My mom came into my life and showed me just how limitless love can be. I found out very quickly as a little girl that she was the mom I had been longing for, the one that would never leave me, and the one that would always love me without boundaries.

“My mom came into my life and showed me just how limitless love can be.”

In January of 2014, after months of meetings with lawyers and mediators, The Superior Court of Sacramento granted my mom and dad full physical custody of me. I was overjoyed and relieved that I finally had the opportunity to live a normal life with my true mom and dad all the time, not just half of it. From there, my mom and I’s relationship blossomed more than either of us thought it could have.

Christmas 2016, as some of you may or may not have seen, I asked my mom to adopt me and legally make me hers, and with a full heart and tears flowing, she happily agreed. After 16 years of calling her mom, she legally became my mom in 2017. In 2019, I changed my last name to Field and had my birth certificate changed to Erin Field as my mother.

I can see now that everything truly does happen for a reason. When my mom first came into my life, I never could have seen the real purpose and role she would play in the years to come. When my biological mom wasn’t there, my mom was, she stepped in and not only called me her own, but treated me like it. She truly was placed in my life for a reason and if I didn’t have her today, then I wouldn’t have a mom. I am so blessed and honored that I serve a God that continues to know my needs before I ever could and even more blessed He decided that my mom was one of those needs.

“I am so blessed and honored that I serve a God that continues to know my needs before I ever could and even more blessed He decided that my mom was one of those needs.”

Everyone reading this, I know that we are all guilty of taking our moms for granted but on Mother’s Day especially, try and reflect on where you would be without them, because I know I would be nowhere without mine. I owe everything to mine, knowing that I wouldn’t be where I am and who I am today if she was not present. Celebrate and thank your moms taking the time to really tell them why you appreciate them today and everyday!

I love you mama, you’re my best friend and my hero. Thank you for teaching me how to love unconditionally through your actions and involvement in my life. Thank you for never making me feel any different than your own babies. I know I didn’t grow in your tummy, but thank you for allowing me grow in your heart. Happy Mother’s Day Mom.

“I know I didn’t grow in your tummy, but thank you for allowing me to grow in your heart.”

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