I just wanted to stop a moment and appreciate my mother. She is the wisest, most honest, compassionate, and generous person I know. Somehow she always knows exactly what I need to hear, and knows me better than anyone else on earth. And not because she raised me, but because she wants to. She’s the only person I can call at 11pm at night to talk about my hair, and vice versa. She’s the one person I’m ALWAYS happy to see or hear from anytime and all the time. I find that amazing. I just never get tired of her! lol
The other night, I’d had a really bad day. I mean, REALLY, REALLY bad. I called her almost in tears. Without really saying what it was that I was really upset about, she said, “Why don’t I bring over some coffee, and we’ll just talk.” It was 10pm at night, but not only did she come over, she brought crescents and chocolate covered pretzels (my FAVORITE chocolate candy). She stayed until midnight, and I felt sooooo much better. How awesomely great is that?! I am so blessed.
I mean, ok, I don’t have a boyfriend, or a date, or even the possibility of a date, but I do have my mom. And, in the absence of romantic unconditional love and acceptance, she’s a great substitute! =) I really don’t know what I’d do without her.
I think about getting a job closer to their father, but they seem to need her more than they appear to need him. They tell her things they don’t tell me. She encourages them and listens to them in a way that he doesn’t. I’ve asked them how they would feel about it, but they don’t want to leave their “Oma”. I waited 5 years to live near my parents so that the kids would grow up with a relationship to their grandparents. I guess I’m just not ready to give that up yet. Not alone, anyway.
My mom is my rock, my cheerleader, and my kick in the butt when I need it. We can talk about anything – politics, books, TV shows, movies, theories, science, relationships – everything under the sun. We see eachother all the time and NEVER run out of things to say. That still boggles my mind. I just adore her – not because she’s my mother, but because she is the absolute best friend anyone could ever ask for.
So, today, my “gratitude” list is my mom. 
That is truly wonderful that your kids have such a close relationship with Mom. Kids reallly need that, and I’m sure they will appreciate it more when they grow up and know what they had, and maybe pass that on to their kids.
They are blessed.
Good post, Meg. I really felt your emotion in it. You write good. (yes, that was on purpose).
Megan-I completely agree with you. Your mom is awesome. She is interesting and smart and……….well everything a person needs. I love your mom dearly. I talked to her yesterday for almost an hour. She made me feel better even though we did not talk about what was bothering me. I actually did not want to so it did not come up. I just wanted to hear her voice. She made me laugh and had some insight on other things. She’s just great like that. I have to say if I did not already have a awesome mom, I would definantley take yours. But alah, I am blessed with both. Hope you have a great and powerful day.
P.S. Is your homework done? LOL RaDonna
By the way– I also felt the emotion. I think your kissing up too. Ha Ha just kidding.
Well, everyone knows that not everyone has that kind of relationship, so it’s good to know it’s out there and exists.
Meg, you have chosen a difficult life. One with the most rewards, but also one with the most challenges. I’m really proud of you for doing so much on your own, and am glad you have someone like Mom to encourage you to go further. You can’t ask for more.
Aaron – that was a very sweet thing to say. I sure miss having my brother around.
Hope all is well with you.
Magan you are truely blessed for all of your family. Take care.
Heh…. I’m not THAT sweet.
I don’t agree with what everyone says on this post, but that doesn’t change everyone’s feelings. If there is one thing I’ve learned while being married…..
“…It doesn’t matter WHAT the feelings are, because they are your own, and therefore, justified…”
So long as you are comforted and feel good, then it doesn’t matter what other people believe.
Cheers!
I, too, am very glad that you have her in your life. It is wonderful to know there is someone out there who understands you so well and who is always there to pick you up or knock you down a few notches when the need arises (with love, course!)
Someone who will love you unconditionally.
And, how great that your children have that special bond with her, too.
As RaDonna and Aaron said- you are very blessed and I’m happy to share your warm-fuzzy moment with you.
I am really glad that your children are able to experience their Oma and that they all share so much love. I am sure that it is great having such a big support system. I can imagine that it’s like having a spouse that picks you up when you are down and vice versa. Everyone needs someone like that in their life or a person would go insane.
I pray that your children will never have to experience that loss. It is special in every way. You are blessed!