I know how lucky I am and you can bet your bottom dollar that I am grateful.
For I’ll tell it to you straight, my Mom is beautiful, funny, smart and incredibly loving.
She loves to be silly.
Just the sound of her voice on the phone makes me smile but she prefers it if she can make me laugh right off the bat.
She has stood by my wonderful Sister and I through good times and bad, the glamorous and the sad.
She showed us about simple love and it was she who taught me to find happiness in those hidden moments. That yes, the taste of cherry jam counts.
My Mom transferred her fondness for four-legged creatures to us with the instructions that they are to be welcomed as part of the family…
…and encouraged us to follow even our wildest childhood dreams.
To be true.
We did and do, she cheers.
I am proud to be a contributor to the amazing D.A. Wolf’s incredible “blog” (for it is far more than that, she delivers original, thought-provoking content seven days a week) Daily Plate of Crazy. When DA asked if I would like to participate in her series on Mother-Daughter relationships, I nearly shouted out a “Yes!” Oh, this meant so much for me to do. So if you enjoyed this introduction, I would be so very delighted if you would take a look at my post here:
Thank you again for asking me to write this DA, it was a reminder that the best gifts rarely come in boxes.
I love you, Mom!
For you…
PS. My Mom reminded me of a story that I had nearly forgotten from when I was in my 20s and a little Miss Manhattanite Hipster. I was with a group of girlfriends at a swank martini bar and a few rounds in the subject of Mothers came up. Well, as each girl told her story, the scenarios became increasingly fraught with tension and complexity. All the while I was sitting there thinking, “Oh my, I hope something happens to change the subject before it is my turn. I only have nice things to say!”
Wishing you all a week full of joy…
Oh horray! Happy Christmas to you too Deborah! I always appreciate your responses so much.
Oh this makes me so happy to hear Libby! And I am sure you appreciate the fantasticness of having your daughter close enough to be able to do all of those things together too. 🙂 You know, it didn't work out for me to have children but it certainly wasn't from lack of having a wonderful example of what that relationship could be!
So glad to hear it G. You give so much to others!
Thank you, Virginia. I do feel so fortunate to have made this type of bond with my Mom at a young age but…having had the privilege to have met your beautiful daughter, I know first hand that it is not unique! How she loves and believes in you…
Thank you Mr. Laoch.
So perfectly put Cindy. And I wish your Mom a belated Happy 90th Birthday! How inspiring. I so hope that she will be able to get back to teaching soon and that her knee heals completely. What an amazing example she must set for everyone in your family.
You are welcome DA and thank you again for asking. It made me realize some aspects about my Mom that I hadn't until now!
I can't begin to imagine what a hard moment that must have been for you Judith. I so appreciated reading your post at Shifting Gears for this series, an important perspective for all of us to keep in mind…
Gros Bisous.
This is so lovely and it is fun to see all the photos – it looks like you two have a good time together. Going to pop over to daily plate of crazy as well!
“She instilled in me the importance of appreciating « the little things »”
“joy of talking for hours around the kitchen table”
“her light, a beacon, and one that I will try to follow for the rest of my life”
Your love for your mother shows in your beautiful essay and her love and trust in you. Though far apart your relationship with your mother is strong. Best wishes in her other endeavors.