A story about MOM...
When my mother was in her 50's..still working full time and still living in NY..she had a long time friend who was 47 yrs old and diagnosed with breast cancer. Her friend lived in Atlanta. The cancer had already spread to her spine but, at 47, you fight so thats what she did. Eventually she ended up going to a Cancer treatment center in Oklahoma. When she had to fly there for treatments my mom would fly to Atlanta and go with her. She did this many times. When my mom's friend was 49 she was hospitalized in Atlanta..nothing else could be done. She was living with her adult daughter who was in her 20's at the time and in an unhappy marriage. She needed care and a peaceful place to be. She called my mom and asked her if she could come to my parents home to die. The most peaceful place that she could think of. Mom got on a plane the next day and went to Altanta to talk to Dr's and bring her friend home. She found an Oncologist in NY that would assume her care, arranged for a Hospital bed and Hospice. She couldn't take FMLA, this was "just" a friend, but she took 4 weeks off and arranged caregivers when she couldn't be there. She took care of her friend for 4 months and was with her when she died.
I could spend hours talking about my mom and her willingness to help some one in need. I've seen her make an airline reservation for the "next flight out" and not even pack a bag "I'll get what I need when I get there".
I remember my paternal grandmother being at our house one day. I was a teenager and doing or saying something that she didn't approve of (don't remember what it was). She told my mom that I wasn't being very "ladylike". I clearly remember my mom's response " I am not raising her to be a lady..I'm raising her to be a woman". I didn't understand the difference then but I do now.
I have a very close friend whose mother was an alcoholic. She was in and out of her life a which resulted in a pretty chaotic childhood. My friend has had to chart her own course to being the wife, mother and overall great person that she is. She is also a great friend and, to me, SHE is amazing.
Much easier for me. To learn how to be a good person all I've ever had to do is pay attention.
My Mom is not a pushover. She speaks her mind. She's fiercly independent. She is compassionate to the core.
Easy for me, especially on this day, to know what I am thankful for.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
When my mother was in her 50's..still working full time and still living in NY..she had a long time friend who was 47 yrs old and diagnosed with breast cancer. Her friend lived in Atlanta. The cancer had already spread to her spine but, at 47, you fight so thats what she did. Eventually she ended up going to a Cancer treatment center in Oklahoma. When she had to fly there for treatments my mom would fly to Atlanta and go with her. She did this many times. When my mom's friend was 49 she was hospitalized in Atlanta..nothing else could be done. She was living with her adult daughter who was in her 20's at the time and in an unhappy marriage. She needed care and a peaceful place to be. She called my mom and asked her if she could come to my parents home to die. The most peaceful place that she could think of. Mom got on a plane the next day and went to Altanta to talk to Dr's and bring her friend home. She found an Oncologist in NY that would assume her care, arranged for a Hospital bed and Hospice. She couldn't take FMLA, this was "just" a friend, but she took 4 weeks off and arranged caregivers when she couldn't be there. She took care of her friend for 4 months and was with her when she died.
I could spend hours talking about my mom and her willingness to help some one in need. I've seen her make an airline reservation for the "next flight out" and not even pack a bag "I'll get what I need when I get there".
I remember my paternal grandmother being at our house one day. I was a teenager and doing or saying something that she didn't approve of (don't remember what it was). She told my mom that I wasn't being very "ladylike". I clearly remember my mom's response " I am not raising her to be a lady..I'm raising her to be a woman". I didn't understand the difference then but I do now.
I have a very close friend whose mother was an alcoholic. She was in and out of her life a which resulted in a pretty chaotic childhood. My friend has had to chart her own course to being the wife, mother and overall great person that she is. She is also a great friend and, to me, SHE is amazing.
Much easier for me. To learn how to be a good person all I've ever had to do is pay attention.
My Mom is not a pushover. She speaks her mind. She's fiercly independent. She is compassionate to the core.
Easy for me, especially on this day, to know what I am thankful for.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
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Thanks for sharing, this brought tears to my eyes. You are you, because you learned from your mother. You are a blessing to have as a friend, and to your two beautiful chidlren.
Happy Mother\'s Day.
A moving tribute to a great woman. I am glad you decided to pay attention and that you chose the route you did.
You and your mom are classy ladies in my book, *and* strong women too!
Happy Mother\'s Day Che! You are your mother\'s daughter, which is the highest sort of compliment. Hope you both have a great day today.
Great story. You are very fortunate indeed, like your sons are fortunate to have you.
Beautiful Story, it doesn\'t get much better than that on Mother\'s Day. This is what makes a woman a Mother. The huge heart to help other\'s when no one else would. You\'ve given me another reason to be thankful I met you.
Everyone is right, your boys are the luckiest in the world to have such a great mom. Happy Mother\'s Day to you.