When our friendship began, I was rather needy. I demanded so much of her time and she lovingly appeased my demands. She was always there, night and day, unconditionally loving me; even when I could give nothing in return.
I wasn't her only friend; she had others before me and then added another after me, even though I was to be her last friend. I had a lot of her attention for nine years until he came along. It was alright though; I kind of enjoyed having him around although there were times he could be even more needy than I was.
We enjoyed looking through old pictures and I had a hard time imagining her so young and carefree. I just assumed she was always the way she was when I first met her.
More time passed and more friends came into the picture. This is when our friendship really got stronger. I was more like her than ever before; raising my own friends and trying to make my way in this world. Throughout all the years, when we drifted and came back together, she always loved me unconditionally, without fail. It was that quiet, patient love that was always there waiting for me to come back around.
As you have guessed, my life-long friend, whom I've known for 54 years, is my mother. Her strength can not be measured by any tool known to man. She has endured great heartache that no mother should have to endure. She has cooked thousands of meals to feed hundreds of people and still, today, will open her dinner table to any who wish to share a meal.
I am, who I am because of who she is. I am fortunate to be able to spend every day with her and to be here for her as she was for me. I will gladly and unconditionally do anything I can do to make sure she always knows how much I love her.
Happy Mother's Day Mom...I love you
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