Mom- Mother of Might

So with Mother's Day just a day away, and no mother to spoil, I must reflect on what is means to be a mother and why we honor them. I try to tap into what makes a mom great, and we probably all have our own ideas of what a mother does, should do, shouldn't do, who has been a mother figure to us and what we have been accustomed to. My mother was my best friend. Our relationship was like nothing else I experienced in my life. Losing my dad in high school and being her only child, we naturally gravitated toward one another, fed off one another (sometimes good, sometimes bad), built a bond that could never be erased. She was my rock, my sounding board, my protector, my biggest cheerleader and sometimes my worst enemy... lol, depending on the day. But she always accepted me, loved me unconditionally and chose me above everything else in her life. She was a fantastic Bushie (grandma) and loved my child with her whole heart... this my friends is my true definition of a mother. I hope that I can be half a mother to my child as she was to me... I am so honored to have learned her unconditional love. Everyday as I pray that I make the right decisions concerning my child, I reflect on what my mom would do in a given situation, how would she handle me and how would she react. Not every parent/child relationship is the same, but mine was just right for me. I want to extend that just right relationship in my parenting skills and be able to one day say that my son is who he is because I helped shape him into a great adult. Mom, you may not be here to answer me when I need you, especially when I am frustrated, stuck or unable to make decisions about the "right" kind of parenting, what would you have done in a certain situation, no, I cannot ask you anymore, but I know you gave me the tools and intuition deep down inside my soul, if I pause, reflect and search for my own answers. This parenting thing isn't easy... heck it is tough some days but with God and your voice inside me guiding me in the right direction... I know I will do okay. Mother- She is the inspiration who comforts me in times of need, a permanent figure of loyalty, a listener of troubles, an encourager of doubts. The time we spend together, is fun within itself, we do things for each other not thinking of ourselves. It's nice to know the times we share, aren't wasted by empty thoughts. She knows my faults and sorrows, but she loves me just the same. I 'm glad to know I have a friend that's there until the end. - Dani Rae (1998) The Pocket- Little pieces of paper, tiny grains of sand; a melted red crayon sticking to my hand. Two-Three-Four-Five, watch her grow, she'll be married next thing you know. Love her tender, guide her on her way, then she can teach her children someday. the bond shared will never go away, what has been built is here to stay. Gather up the memories tie them with a bow, so we will have our love to show. - Dani Rae (2000) Who Am I? I am who I am. I was born to be me. One of God's children, who He died to set free. awaiting her future, her purpose foretold before walking those streets of gold. Many trials and errors, heartache and pain. Pathways before me seem like nothings to gain. Promised I am that this temporary strife, will lead me to a better life. I walk the line waiting for His glorious sign. How do I know what He wants me to be if I don't believe what I already see? I have a purpose, for this I know, I must take it to others to show. I am who I am, I was born to be me, one of God's children he died to set free. - Dani Rae (2002) Thank you mom for believing me me, for shaping me into who I am and for continuing to touch my life, even from HEAVEN! Happy Mother's Day to my MOM!