How do I even begin to express my gratitude to a person who does more for us than we sometimes even realize? We don't just call you "Mom" because you prepare the weekly menu or remind us to clean up after ourselves, but because you're there for us like any of our real moms would be. Even though we don't tell you nearly enough, we truly are thankful for everything that you do, Mom Ginny.

Thank you for your patience. I know it's not always easy to be under the same roof as 48 college girls all the time. I know trying to feed 250 girls two meals a day, five days a week can be difficult and exhausting. I know constantly hearing, "Mom, when are we going to have fried chicken?" probably makes you want to pull your hair out sometimes, but even in those times you are still patient with all of us. 

Thank you for your encouragement. Where would we be without your constant support? Whether it's praying over our specific prayer requests or just daily reminders to relax and not let a stressful week overwhelm us, you're always there for whatever we need. Your couch is open when we need someone to talk to, and you make sure to remind us of what's really important in life. I'm thankful that we have a house mom who encourages our chapter to make sure we live out our faith above all other things. 

Thank you for your attention to the "little things." I can see how much you truly care for our chapter through the amount of attention you give to small details. You always have a fresh pot of coffee brewed before 7 so all the caffeine addicts can function in the morning. You make sure Katherine has alternative food to eat on pizza days. You help us with our Pinterest projects and baking experiments. You understand the importance of having mini corn dogs and mac n' cheese for lunch at least once a month. It may not seem like a big deal to most, but to us all the small things you do make a big difference.

So here's to you, Mom Ginny. I know we don't always say it, but we're beyond thankful to have a house mom who goes above and beyond in everything she does for our chapter.