Storm of Thoughts

Happy Mother’s Day!

Unfortunately, I wasn’t home this weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom. (Although I did send a package, which she opened while I was on the phone, so it was a little like I was there!) My dad took good care of her, though, and I know they both enjoyed a nice dinner out with my grandma. But, still, it would have been nice to be home!

We are holiday people in our family. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, birthdays - all a big deal. And Mother’s Day is no different! Because, while parents (at least mine) always reminded us that “every day is kids’ day,” there are too few days to celebrate them.

And my mom deserves a lot of celebrating.

In honor of the occasion, I thought I would share a few lines from a book my mom once gave me, “Why a Daughter Needs a Mom.” (Of course, I could come up with several hundred reasons on my own!)

A daughter needs a mom who is never more than a phone call away.
A daughter needs a mom to tell her that beauty never fades if you look in the right places.
A daughter needs a mom to teach her that you cannot make someone love you, but you can be someone who can be loved.
A daughter needs a mom to tell her not to be afraid to seize the moment.
A daughter needs a mom to carry her when she is tired.
A daughter needs a mom to teach her to laugh at herself.
A daughter needs a mom to read to her.
A daughter needs a mom to show her how to put a little love in everything she does.
A daughter needs a mom who shares with her the wisdom of generations.
A daughter needs a mom to teach her that the path taken means as much as the destination.
A daughter needs a mom who never grows tired of holding hands.
A daughter needs a mom who will sing along with her when her favorite song comes on the radio.
A daughter needs a mom to teach her that she is responsible for her own happiness.
A daughter needs a mom to remind her to say nice things when she talks to herself.
A daughter needs a mom to assure her that she always has a place to come home.

Thanks, Mom, for all of that and more!

I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day!

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