Well, it’s that time of year again. The time when we celebrate those who are recognized for giving us life or cultivating the life given by another. Good mothers are special people who deserve honor all year long. However, since we have this day set aside, be sure and let your mom know how much she means to you.
My biological mother passed from a malignant brain tumor when I was only nine-teen months old. Being so young, I have no memories of her. What I do know from others is that she was an exceptionally kind and caring individual. She was advised that in her condition, she should not consider more children but she had me anyway. Abortion was not an option. That lets me know she was extremely strong. Seeing that I am the youngest of thirteen children, she must have been quite patient as well. Attributes I too, possess.
I believe I developed my love for singing from her as well. I later found out from my dad that one of the songs I loved and would often sing in church, was my mom’s favorite. I often wondered if she sang that song while she carried me in her womb or if she would sing it to rock me to sleep when I was cranky. What I do know, is that occurrences like this are no coincidence, there was something that drew me to this particular song. Even though I didn’t get to know my mom, I salute her memory and I miss her often. Especially, on Mother’s Day.
I have been fortunate enough to have others that have helped mold me and have poured into me. For that I am truly grateful. I love these women dearly and would never devalue what their being in my life has meant to me. However, today, I salute my biological mom as the Mother of All Mothers! Though she died not knowing how much she means to me or how much I love her, I believe she smiles down on me. Knowing that she loved me enough to risk her own life to give me life and loved me with an unconditional love, makes my heart smile. So, mom, “Here’s to you, the Mother of all Mothers!”
Happy Mother’s Day!
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