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Mother's Day
7 years ago
I have been a very lucky person with my family. I’m aware of it. My parents got along well, both sets of grandparents too. They loved each other, families are very close, there’s been almost no family drama amongst them. I have no reason to complain about them.
My mother counted as family, of course. She loved me and the rest of the family, and she did so much for me. When I was a young child, she would transform the garage on my birthdays into the batcave or a Ninja Turtle hideout or a prehistoric cave. She set up a chart to make sure I did chores and behaved by making sure I got things for doing the right stuff. When I had problems with teachers or the other kids, she went to bat for me. When I was having too much of everything in High School, she fought for me to get put into an alternative, where I finally thrived. She supported me through college, she always offered to help with papers, she knew of and supported my… interests, and she loved me and cared for me deeply.
Last September, she passed away. Quickly, and suddenly, at 56.
I’ve cried. I missed her. I’ve had moments where I looked back at what she’s done, at how her personality, her morals are a part of me, how she’s influenced my life. How without her, I wouldn’t be where or who I am today. After her passing, I saw family mend an old grudge, and I saw all the cousins, aunts, uncles, parents, all the extended family on her side together all at once for the first time in a decade.
Today is my 30th birthday, but today is also Mother’s Day. I wanted to do something for her. My grandmother, aunt and uncle, cousin, and father are going to get together to watch one of her favorite movies, have a dinner, and remember her. And I specifically requested that we not celebrate my birthday today, as I didn’t want to overshadow her.
I know not everyone has been as fortunate as I. I know people have difficult, or perhaps even abusive or neglectful parents. But for those of you who have been fortunate, give your mother a hug. Show her you are thankful for what she has done for you, and how she has helped you get where you are. And for those who have lost your mother, take some time to remember them, and how they have impacted your life.
My mother counted as family, of course. She loved me and the rest of the family, and she did so much for me. When I was a young child, she would transform the garage on my birthdays into the batcave or a Ninja Turtle hideout or a prehistoric cave. She set up a chart to make sure I did chores and behaved by making sure I got things for doing the right stuff. When I had problems with teachers or the other kids, she went to bat for me. When I was having too much of everything in High School, she fought for me to get put into an alternative, where I finally thrived. She supported me through college, she always offered to help with papers, she knew of and supported my… interests, and she loved me and cared for me deeply.
Last September, she passed away. Quickly, and suddenly, at 56.
I’ve cried. I missed her. I’ve had moments where I looked back at what she’s done, at how her personality, her morals are a part of me, how she’s influenced my life. How without her, I wouldn’t be where or who I am today. After her passing, I saw family mend an old grudge, and I saw all the cousins, aunts, uncles, parents, all the extended family on her side together all at once for the first time in a decade.
Today is my 30th birthday, but today is also Mother’s Day. I wanted to do something for her. My grandmother, aunt and uncle, cousin, and father are going to get together to watch one of her favorite movies, have a dinner, and remember her. And I specifically requested that we not celebrate my birthday today, as I didn’t want to overshadow her.
I know not everyone has been as fortunate as I. I know people have difficult, or perhaps even abusive or neglectful parents. But for those of you who have been fortunate, give your mother a hug. Show her you are thankful for what she has done for you, and how she has helped you get where you are. And for those who have lost your mother, take some time to remember them, and how they have impacted your life.
Caesar_Mouse
~caesarmouse
Thanks fops. I needed this. I hope your mother's day brought up some warm, happy memories, and I hope your third decade on this Earth will be your best one yet.
