My thoughts on…Mother’s Day
May 17th 2007 -
Mother’s Day. The one time of year when mothers get to be appreciated, the one time of year when we stop being such selfish jerks long enough to do so. I was away on the weekend, so I didn’t get to give my mom the thanks she truly deserves. All she got from me was a phonecall and a pair of empty hands. Plus I didn’t get to go with the family to visit Grandma. Still my mom’s cool with it. She isn’t too material, unlike these golddigging broads nowadays. And as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to appreciate more and more what she’s done for me. Her kindness, her sacrifice, her morals and her forgiveness.
Oh her forgiveness. I can remember at least half a dozen times when my smart ass attitude should’ve earned me a smack ‘cross the face. But mom would somehow tolerate my behaviour, even though I wouldn’t, if in her position. I can remember times when she’d spend her last cent on me, without hesitation, if I truly needed it. In fact, the very trip I told you about wouldn’t be possible if she didn’t withdraw some money from the ATM to send me. She raised me by example, never compromising what she stood for, even if it caused an undesirable result. She’s a truly sweet woman. I’ve never known her to have an enemy. As I’ve learned to appreciate her, I’ve gotten closer to her. Now she feels like (dare I say it?) a friend. When I was little and I was punished, I would imagine what it would be like if I had a different mother. Now I can’t imagine having another. Thank you mom, and all others like you.
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Enemy of the Republic Says:
May 18th, 2007 at 10:19 am
Very cool post!
taylor2nd Says:
May 18th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
Gave mom a hug n kiss. got her her fav thing in the world the next day. Ice Cream.
Bobby Says:
May 23rd, 2007 at 1:21 am
You called her MOM….. how sweet happy Mama day to her…