Well, for starters, my mom is the best mom in the whole wide world.
And you might ask why I would write about my mom before writing about my dad, and the answer is simply that she came into the world chronologically one week before my dad.
My mom grew up in a home full of turmoil. She was the second of six and the oldest daughter, just like me. Her father (though he is a much different man now) was very physically and verbally abusive; to his wife, to his children, even to his babies. Eventually, but maybe not soon enough, my grandmother left that marriage. My mom was 18, I think, when the divorce happened.
In college, my mom was a very outgoing, social person. I bet she was the kind of person that everyone wanted to be friends with and that everyone wanted to date. She was an adorable, petite, spunky person. She liked to dance, and she loved to sing. She struggled with test-taking, but she went to college to get a degree in elementary education. (That's probably why she was/is such a good mom.)
My mom has suffered many trials, and it's hard to see why she needs them. She's the kind of person who is sweet, gentle, humble, patient, and every good thing! Many of her trials happened during my lifetime, and I remember them. I am sure that I never did, nor ever will understand what she went through. Her older brother committed suicide (he may have suffered from the same mental illness that plagued my grandpa). She miscarried twins at 21 weeks (I will write more about my feelings on this another time); she was diagnosed with and treated for thyroid cancer (I will write more about this, too); and she and my dad lost their business and home recently. This is a woman who has borne her trials superbly, and I hope that I can be even just a little bit like her someday.
My mom is a good listener, and a great troubleshooter when it comes to children. She is smart, she works hard, and she's always thinking about others. She stays really busy with her two jobs, and I only wish I could spend more time with her and glean some of her wisdom and goodness.
I am lucky to have such a wonderful example of what I want to be when I grow up. Love you, Mom!
2 comments:
I'm sad to hear about your parents recently losing their business and home. I'm sorry. Your mother sounds like a very strong woman.
I look forward to these personal life history posts. And by the way, I think if people are asked about their parents, most would talk about their mom first. I know I would. Maybe it's a woman thing.
I would agree with all those things that you said about your mom. She is truly an amazing individual.
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