Thanks to All the Moms

They are the rock solid backbone of everything we do,
And they live us unconditionally no matter if we win or lose.

They hardly ever get proper credit as they push us to the front,
Never quitting; day to day, week to week, and month to month.

They are the ones that make sure our entry
fees are there on time,
And they know what the bills cost to show
these stock down on the dime.

They also make sure all of our show travel is
completely in order,
No matter if we show in the panhandle
or on the Mexican border.

They even referee us as we fuss, get angry,
and sometimes fight,
After these incidents, we listen intently; they
are always right.

They watch at the show ring and make sure
we are not late,
Sometimes running to the stalls yelling at us
to get to the gate.

Our work always picks up if they happened
to come to the barn,
We all knew regardless of what was going on,
they are the queens of the farm.

To conclude, they are the women that helped
make us who we are today,
The most under appreciated stock show
family member, If I dare to say.

So, thanks to moms for helping us reach our
dreams through stock shows,
We love you more than we say and probably
more then we even know.

All rights go to Chris Boleman, PhD This is one of my favorite poems out of his book Winners Don't Whine, they Hustle A Testament to Dr.T.D. Tanksley, Jr.

Life Lessons I have learned:

Always thank your Mom for everything she has done and will do for you.
Always tell her you love and appreciate her.
Your mom is someone you can always go to when you have no one else to listen to you.