So, this is my first Mother's Day and I have to say it feels pretty natural to me. That's probably because I was given the best example possible of what it means to be good mom.
My Mom couldn't have done any better. Honestly, she is probably the most tolerant person ever.
I remember when she would take me and pick me up (at midnight, I mean wow that's love!) from the dance club I went to every weekend in H.S. just so she would know that I wasn't in the car with any of my crazy driving highschool friends. She also made friends with the security guards and gave them her cell number so that they could call her if anything happened (of course, nothing ever did...why would I get in trouble when I had such an awesome mom?)
She would do anything to ensure my health and safety really. I remember the fact that she spent weeks upon weeks (months and months, really) in the hospital with me while I was practically dead from a collapsed lung and severe asthma. She never once let on how sick I really was (when she told me later that I had been on the lung transplant list I was shocked) and was always happy and trying her best to make me happy in spite of the fact that I was stuck inside the Children's hospital.
She put up with my teenage attitude, me dressing like a fool, and was always totally accepting of it (or at least if it bothered her, I never knew it). As long as I wasn't putting myself in danger, she was willing to accept the weirdness. :-)
Somehow, my mom kept me in line and taught me how important it is to be a strong, confident woman....a woman who can do anything she wants and can always take care of herself.
That is the thing I am most thankful for. Because of her, I have my own voice. One that no one else can squelch. I have my own profound opinions, thoughts, and ideas.....which is something that I feel will take me through life successfully.
Mommy, you are amazing! How you have managed to care for our family while battling things like brain tumors, 3 crazy grandkids, high blood pressure, 12 hour shifts at the hospital, temporary poverty, and more...I'll never know.
You are the most incredible woman in the world and I will spend the rest of my life trying to be just as awesome as you!
I love you so so much Mommy! Happy Mother's Day!
My Mom couldn't have done any better. Honestly, she is probably the most tolerant person ever.
I remember when she would take me and pick me up (at midnight, I mean wow that's love!) from the dance club I went to every weekend in H.S. just so she would know that I wasn't in the car with any of my crazy driving highschool friends. She also made friends with the security guards and gave them her cell number so that they could call her if anything happened (of course, nothing ever did...why would I get in trouble when I had such an awesome mom?)
She would do anything to ensure my health and safety really. I remember the fact that she spent weeks upon weeks (months and months, really) in the hospital with me while I was practically dead from a collapsed lung and severe asthma. She never once let on how sick I really was (when she told me later that I had been on the lung transplant list I was shocked) and was always happy and trying her best to make me happy in spite of the fact that I was stuck inside the Children's hospital.
She put up with my teenage attitude, me dressing like a fool, and was always totally accepting of it (or at least if it bothered her, I never knew it). As long as I wasn't putting myself in danger, she was willing to accept the weirdness. :-)
Somehow, my mom kept me in line and taught me how important it is to be a strong, confident woman....a woman who can do anything she wants and can always take care of herself.
That is the thing I am most thankful for. Because of her, I have my own voice. One that no one else can squelch. I have my own profound opinions, thoughts, and ideas.....which is something that I feel will take me through life successfully.
Mommy, you are amazing! How you have managed to care for our family while battling things like brain tumors, 3 crazy grandkids, high blood pressure, 12 hour shifts at the hospital, temporary poverty, and more...I'll never know.
You are the most incredible woman in the world and I will spend the rest of my life trying to be just as awesome as you!
I love you so so much Mommy! Happy Mother's Day!
Sounds like you have a wonderful mom. Happy Mother's Day to you both! :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great Mom. Happy Mother's Day to you both!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a good mommy to Jackson!
Happy Mother's Day.