My wife, Joanne really deserves to win this mother’s day contest.

With four children, she has certainly earned the name “mother,” but mother is more than an inherited title. She is the ideal mom, sacrificially giving herself to the role.

In a day and age where the traditional roles of mom are no longer fashionable, she embraces them— keeping our home running like a finely tuned machine.

She would say she is no perfect mom, and wishes that she could keep up better with the laundry, or that she played more with her children. But the woman I see is magnificent. No details are left undone, and she is much too hard on herself.

Our home is so comfortable, welcoming, and really open to all. Joanne reaches out to everyone around her with gentle grace, generosity, and hospitality. Our children are happy and loved.

In fact, not only is she mother to her own children, but to our children’s friends as well. Our house is often vibrating with the laughter of next door neighbour kids who are staying for supper, spending the night, or just passing through for a drink.

Please consider my beautiful wife to receive this prize. I enthusiastically present her as an ideal mother, worthy of celebration.

~Jason