Mothers Day Thoughts ? Join Me! :)

[AutumnMist]

Mom,

You were the one that encouraged me to follow my own path. When I sucked in math and could draw a eagle(you were so impressed)by age 5? You put me in Japanese watercolor lessons. And proudly hung my lopsided Koi on the fridge. You stood by me through the black lipstick, my first heartbreak, and the party weekend at college that lasted well over four years. You forgave me when that drinking binge went above and beyond the normal drinking stage. It took some work between you and I, but we did it. You were there when I could finally see things as they were. You stood with me (with anger and grief at times) when I put you through emotional roller coasters that I now pray for strength for with my own daughter. You took the time to actually take me places, and show me things in this world that I may have never seen. And I am not talking about Universal Studios. It was the family dinners at home and the smell of bacon frying downstairs at the cabin that I remember. Not the video games or the expensive prom dress. You told me that the best pair of jeans will not make me a better person in the big picture. Thank you Mom. Thank you for loving me when it was hard. Thank you for being honest with me even when I didn't want to hear it...or deserve it. It was that strong honesty that has kept me going and still keeps me going raising a family of my own. Thank you for the phone calls that you answered 48 hours after I gave birth to answer the panicked questions about babies and diaper rash. You have become my best friend. On this Mothers day I want you to know that it isn't about what you didn't do, but what you have done. It's about me raising a family and realizing that you passed on your grace and independence to me and now my daughter as well. Thank you Mom. A gift or a card couldn't even begin to express what you have given me. Please share a kind thought for your Moms on this thread. No flaming or rude comments please. Lets keep the positive vibe going. :)