Thinking About Mom

Today I've been thinking a lot about my mother.  You see, tomorrow is my birthday, so I've been thinking about mom and how she must have felt on this day, the day before she was to become a mother, some 30 plus years ago.

Like my two deliveries, Mom knew the date that I would be born, what with being 11 days late (sorry mom) and breached, the doctors thought that it was time for my eviction notice to be hand delivered.

Today when I spoke with her about how she felt, she told me how loved I was even before I was born and how excited she was to finally meet me.  She also told me how she felt a little sad because she and I would never be that close again.  From the next day on, she would have to share me with the world.  In short, she felt all the same emotions that I felt before my boys were born.

It is unfortunate that we aren't able to truly understand our mothers until we become mothers ourselves.  If that weren't the case, I am sure there would be more effort put in to Mother's Day and less eye rolling.  But it is the case and I know that I am truly, truly blessed to still have my mother with me as I journey down the bumpy path of parenthood.

Mom- I love you very much.  I apologize for all the tough times I put you through and I thank you for all the wonderful times we shared together.  You're still who I lean on when the road gets rough.  We may not be as physically close as we were when we were still one, but it has been wonderful sharing the world with you.  I love you with all my heart.

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[GG at VB]

Thank you, for everything. Love, Mom