During my teen years - 'I love yous' from me became a little less frequent because I knew everything and didn't need anyone. She never changed.
As a college student I realized how amazing she was - and really tried hard to emulate her in every way I could.
After college we became friends - and I consider her the most fiercely loyal friend that I have.
When I got married - her advice was by far the most meaningful to me and I began to strive even more to be just like her.
During the first three weeks after my son arrived - she wiped away my tears of exhaustion and pain, cooked three meals a day, cleaned my house, held my little one, loved my little one, encouraged me, wiped away more tears, shed a few tears with me, gave me advice, took night shifts, and loved me. I have never felt closer to her.
THANK YOU MOM - for raising me, teaching me, being patient with me, believing in me, being proud of me, and showing me how to be a mother to my son.
I LOVE YOU.
2 comments:
Aunt Lesley is like my second mother, and that means I have an amazing arsenal of mothers around me. We love you AL.
Annie, I have tears in my eyes reading your tribute to your mother. I agree and relate! Especially that part about the three weeks after Harrison was born and wiping away tears. How true! I don't know how I would have made it through my first ten weeks with twins without MY mother. You are a beautiful daughter and mother!
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