MOM

I know a name, a glorious name. Dearer than any other, it is the name of mother. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Today I have been thinking lots about my mom and here are just a few of the reasons why I love her and some of the ways she is the best person I know. One of my earliest memories is waking up one morning very sick, with the chicken pox, and having her rub my back. Before then and since then nobody makes me feel better when I am sick like mom. I can remember her reading to me often and thanks to her I developed a love of reading that continues this day. I dreaded every Saturday morning when she would hand us our jobs written on recipe cards but now I am so thankful that she taught me how to work. I used to beg her to let me quit piano lessons but I am so glad she made me stick with it. I am NOT a concert pianist but I can play and she taught me to never give up. I don't know anyone who is more willing to give than her. She showed me how to be selfless and to serve others. I wonder how many moms would put their lives on hold to take care of their grown daughter, a son-in-law and two crazy kids for months. Then, just when she thought she was getting her life back I found out I needed her more than ever. Once again she put her life on hold and came to the rescue. How many mothers are present when their daughter hears the horrible diagnosis of cancer and immediately tells her, "don't worry, everything will be okay" I believed her because she is my mom and she is never wrong. She showed me faith and gave me courage when I needed it most, and she wasn't wrong, everything was okay. Mom, you are the best and I love you so much! Thank you for teaching me how to become a good person and most importantly for showing me how to be a good mother. I love you.