25 years later, she became my Mom.
Then 28 years after that, she was by my side as I became a Mom.
Here she is with the teeny, tiny Miss M.
My Mom is quite possibly the most loving and positive person I have ever met. She is ALWAYS there when I need her, and always dolling out exactly the medicine I need.
If I need a shoulder cry on, her arms are spread wide.
If I need to whine and complain, she’s there to listen. Uttering caring words of understanding, and then giving me the swift kick in the rump I need to take action and fix whatever the problem may be.
She helps me understand that I am not a super hero, I am not perfect, and that I can’t control everything.
When I begin spinning out of control, rapidly rising off the ground and into the stratosphere of the unrealistic.
Piling on too many expectations.
Being too hard on myself.
Trying to make everything perfect.
My Mom is there, reaching out, grabbing me firmly by my big toe, and hauling me back down to earth.
Whether I like it or not.
She has instilled in me a love of the written word and a passion to create.
Growing up she was never without a good book, and she was always exploring new creative outlets.
Ceramics, knitting, needlepoint, and most recently quilting.
Her creations are gorgeous and I treasure every gift she creates just for me!
Her smile is genuine and her laughter contagious.
I love it when I can make my Mom laugh!
My Mom is beautiful.
She is bursting with a loving kindness that only further enhances her physical beauty.
My Mom's love of her family is unconditional.
She tells me I’m amazing and talented and smart.
She says, I never cease to amaze her with my ideas and goals and dreams.
She encourages me to never give up.
To dream. To believe. To act with the certainty that I have what it takes to achieve anything.
My Mom is my rock.
And today is her day.
So, Happy birthday to my amazing mother!
Enjoy your day, soak up the attention and know you deserve it all!
Wish I could be there to celebrate with you!
Love you!!!!
XO
Mandy:)
5 comments:
Well, that was truly beautiful, Mandy. And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my oldest sister!
Thank Uncle Rory!!
DUDE!! I was inspired by the "you're not superwoman" convo and talked the same thing!! But you OF COURSE said it better, and I love how you write about your mom....makes me feel like I know her. :)
xo
jess
Thanks Sweets... it's easy to write the truth :)
I hope one day I can be talked about by my children with HALF the respect and love you have for your mom, She sounds amazing as do you for appreciating the greatness in her.
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