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…
That made me verklempt! Thank you, Tish but you know, I thought of my Mom when meeting you and Drea–two peas in a pod, two friends that finish each other's sentences but with the love and respect so palpable.
Oh thank you, Kristin. From the looks of it, you have a pretty special relationship with your Mother AND your Daughter so I thought that you might appreciate this. Yes, I can only imagine what a fine line that must be to balance for a Mom. She trusted me but she also let me learn from my mistakes instead of keeping me from making them. That too was hugely important. Because I never, ever doubted her love for one instant. And the memories of the trips with my Mom mean the world to me…they last for forever! 🙂
There were some good times, weren't there? I am glad that you had that too George. My parents bent over backwards to make each holiday special. They really did. That in and of itself is an exceptional gift to offer to a child.
Bisous!
My Mom is just a gorgeous rider, Marsha. A true natural (well and as you can see she has been at it since she was a young 'un!). That is Mouse, her last horse. They made quite a pair. And thank you for the compliment–you are the Queen of them and yet you couldn't have said anything nicer!!
And to you, Jeanne. Your response moved me greatly. Sending strength to you as well.
Oh thank you Vicki, I was nervous to write it!