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This is a letter I wrote to my Mom several years ago when my sisters and I put together a “book of gratitude” to our parents as a Christmas gift. Each member of the family (including all 9 grandkids) contributed something to this book (pictures, letters, poems, drawings, etc). Below is my contribution. As I reflect on my latest adventure of creating WiRL, I am grateful yet again to my Mom for her unyielding support and love… this one is for you Mama…
Dear Mom,
I feel incredibly grateful to have you as my Mom. When I think of you so many different memories come to mind—memories that will live in my head and heart for a lifetime.
The things I remember MOST about you: you were/are ALWAYS there for me no matter what the circumstances, no matter how foul my mood, no matter what time of day or night. You have shown me complete acceptance, love, and understanding. All those years that I lived far away I never felt far from you because I knew you were there rooting for me and loving me from a distance. If I needed you, you always made time for me. I know you’ve always got my back. You have no idea how comforting that has been in my life. You taught me how to love unconditionally and have an open heart. I have seen further evidence of this unconditional love in the way that you show such love, patience and commitment with Dad as his Alzheimer’s progresses.
As a kid, I remember snuggling up to you on the coach and how much I loved to be cuddled by you. I remember years later that you shared with me that affection didn’t come naturally to you and I was so surprised…you taught me that you can rise above your circumstances. You went back to school when I was little and you worked so hard to get your degree. Then once you graduated I saw you put your very best into every job you had. You worked even harder to be a great Mom, wife, sister, daughter, Grandma, and friend. You taught me to give my very best at everything I do. When I come to you with hard decisions in my life and feel confused about what to do, you always listen to all of the alternatives, hear my concerns, and then ask the key question “what do you think you should do?” before offering guidance or advice…you taught me how to think for myself. I think you may have also inadvertently taught me how to be a coach J!