On this Mother’s Day I am once again reminded of how truly blessed I am to have such an amazing Mother. I read a quote that really hits home with me, “the older I get, the more I see, the power of that young woman, my mother.” Now as a Mother myself, I find myself appreciating everything (from big to small) my Mom did for me as I was growing up—and all that she still does for me.
My hope is that I will pass these same values onto my own daughter and help her grow, one day at a time, into all that she can be. I’m a true believer that so much is learned by example. I thought by writing down some of these values and gifts I learned from my Mom, it would help me not to lose sight of them as I still find my way in this crazy world.
Thank you, Mom for…
- Holding my hand, but not too tight
- Catching me when I fall (and showing me how to get back up on my own)
- Being my confidant
- Guiding me to find my individuality and teaching me not to push it aside as I take on my role as a wife and mother
- Teaching me to love unconditionally. I may not have been listening to you, but I learned by your actions—you’re right, giving is better than receiving
- Teaching me at an early age the importance of gratitude by making me write my own thank you notes
- Letting me know there is always a silver lining and more importantly, how to find it
- Being patient and instilling that virtue within me
- Teaching me to embrace change
- Nurturing my imagination and never appearing to get tired of my antics
- Encouraging me to reach for the stars (Your unending pursuit of education and career advancement is such an inspiration to me)
- Reminding me to save time for myself
- Making me stop and smell the roses (every day)
- Indulging my creative side (although I didn’t turn out to be an artist, I vividly remember my art classes you and Dad sent me too)
- Teaching me how to look my best (“what is rouge?”)
- Showing me how contagious a smile can be
- Showing me the value of pursuing my career while still being a wife and a mom
- Always emphasizing the magnitude of family and being there no matter what
- Retail Therapy
- I’m saving the best for last…Giving me a sister!
I love you, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day!
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- Mom and her Girls
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- Mimi at the Roller Rink 😉
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- Mom and Dad celebrating Angie’s Wedding
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- Fun times at the beach
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- Four Generations—August 2009
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- Mom and Dad–AKA, Mimi and PopPop
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- Celebrating Elizabeths Wedding
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- Mimi and PopPop with their Grandchildren
