Its that time of the year; Happy Mother’s Day!!! Unfortunately, my Mom passed away more than 18 years ago and so I celebrate this holiday with a little emptiness in my heart. I remember celebrating Mother’s Day in the 1980s and would always try to surprise my Mom. During the 1980s, I was either a kid or teenager so I could only imagine that the gifts I purchased or created must have been tacky. My Mom would never let me know that of course. As far as I knew, she loved the gifts.
Having said that, words alone cannot express the undying and everlasting gratitude I have for my Mom. In the short time she was with us she accomplished a tremendous amount. Her accomplishments in itself probably should be the focus of another blog posting.
In short, this was a person always on the go helping her patients she worked with. In spite of it all, she not only made time for her children; it was always her number one priority. I remember her “breaking teeth” (figuratively speaking of course) as she made sure that all of us were on top of our academic studies. At the same time, she took care of her mother, mother in-law, all of her children’s needs, and a host of other responsibilities.
One would think she would complain about “all of this work”. Interestingly enough, she never did, as caring for people was a “labor of love” for her. Even at the very end of her life she kept on caring for everyone; especially her children. Although, she is no longer with us, I do believe her example still lives on as I see how each of my brothers committed themselves to some form of public service and show an endless love to their spouses and children. With this in mind… Happy Mother’s Day!! We all miss and love you.
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More than any words possibly could, you, her children, and your good deeds pay the real tribute to your mother. Keep up the good work.
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