I used to love watching her put her make up on in the mornings. She sat at a vanity that I remember as being very fancy..she probably didn't think it was, but in my mind it was perfect. I thought she was beautiful and couldn't wait to be grown up enough to use that make up, curling iron, and aqua net hairspray!
When she vacuumed, she would line up the chairs so I could pretend to be riding on a train.
When I came home from school, she would stop what she was doing to listen to every detail about my day, and in her eyes, it was the most important thing she had heard all day.
We stayed up late watching movies...horrible 80's teenage love movies and she never seemed bored.
Sometimes, when I was struggling with whatever teenage drama I had at the time, she would leave special letters of encouragement on my bed.
In college, she wrote me EVERY day...I loved checking my mail.
Now, a day doesn't go by that I don't think "what would Mom do?" when faced with a decision. Her endless love and devotion to her family is steadfast and she never asks for a thing in return...it's truly and inspiration!
Like most kids, there were many times I didn't appreciate her the way I should have, but her unconditional love never faltered. I hope to be just like her when I grow up!
My Beautiful Mother
Goose bumps on my skin and tears in my eyes. What a beautiful tribute. Thank you so much. I love you and the wonderful mother that you have become.
ReplyDeleteI could have gone on for pages, but was trying to keep it relatively short but sweet. Love you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your precious mother! I remember that vanity too...and it was fancy! I love the notes being left on your bed...I am going to start doing that! What a wonderful way to show love. Thanks for this Peggy!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a great way to show support to a teen who maybe isn't receptive to conversation. Ha
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have written this any better, so I am just going to say....Ditto.
ReplyDeleteHard to put it all into words, huh?
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