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May 18, 2007
Thinking of Mom
So my Mom's birthday will be in a couple of weeks and she is going to be 59 years old, 59, that kind of freaked me out! I thought, WOW, she's almost 60 years old, 60, it's not that it's ancient, it's not, really...but it just made me step back a little and think, Holy Cow, how can that be?
Mom and I have had a strained relationship, at times, over the years, but I do have very fond memories and a pretty good relationship with her now that I'm grown and have a family of my own. My mom has always been VERY strong willed, yet in some ways, she's kind of complex and difficult to understand too. Hard to explain, I guess you would have to have grown up with her.
Mom is loyal, dependable and absolutely adores her grandchildren. She's old fashioned, to a fault sometimes, but she never faulters in her love and devotion to her family. She maintains relationships with her own siblings and their children, she is always there for her grandkid's birthdays, basketball games and to keep them over night whenever needed.
Mom is a hard worker, she rarely misses a day of her job of 21 years at the local hospital/medical offices and she's always worked hard at home too. When we farmed back in the 80's and early 90's Mom was up every morning at the crack of dawn to help with the milking, taking care of the calves, haying in the summer months and then going to her job in the afternoon until 11 pm at night.
As teenagers us kids always thought we had it pretty tough having to do chores in the afternoon, make supper and keep an eye on the younger ones, but Mom never said anything about the days work she had to put in.
Now as an adult, I like to pride myself on her work ethic and loyalty to my family and children. I too put in long hours at work, but am always there for my family, immediate and extended. I never miss one of my kid's outings for school, games, concerts or dance recitals. I stay in touch with cousins, aunts and my own brothers and sister and their families. I remember them at birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. I've even made lasting relationships with some of my husband's family members.
I credit these attributes to my Mom, a woman that has lived her life for her family in all the ways that truly count, no she's not perfect and we have had our battles over the years, but at this particular time in my life I'd have to say, she's about the best Mom anyone could ever ask for!
Happy Birthday Mom with Love!
Posted by tracey at May 18, 2007 04:29 PM
Comments
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Posted by: Randi at May 18, 2007 10:40 PM