MOTHER {n, vb, quite possibly everything else}; see also: mom / mommy / mama / my mudda / mother dearest. 
definitions, attributes and all in between: 1) life bearer 2) nurturer of souls, minds, bodies 3) called to be everything for everyone simultaneously 4) heart of the home 5) imperfect but doing the best she can with what she has 6) slowly letting go of hands while holding ever tighter to hearts 7) capable of doing anything with a baby in her arm, toddler on her hip, one around her leg and another on her back 8) growing, surviving, learning, becoming, adapting, thriving 9) finding yesterday's coffee in a closet halfway through the day 10) absolutely gorgeous with no makeup and a messy bun 11) loving, leading, listening, some lecturing 12) priceless with ever-increasing value 13) on call 24/7 14) relying on grit and God's grace 15) dissolving world problems with hugs, kisses and cookies 16) wouldn't trade her vocation for anything

With all my love and gratitude to my Mother Dearest, who’s daily labor of loving, caring and sacrificing remains constant and inspires us all!

And of course!…

“Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you not in the hallow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need anything more? Let nothing else worry or disturb you.” {Our Lady of Guadalupe}