A Very Special Birthday
Hi all!!! In case you have wondered why I have not published any blog posts this week, it has been because my website has been experiencing technical difficulties. Many of them. On Tuesday, I sent out two posts. One titled "Whew - What a Weekend!" and a second titled "A Very Special Birthday". Some of you may have either received the first Tuesday post, or bits of that post, or nothing at all. I have been working with technicians since Tuesday and they finally have me back up and running! Can I hear a "Whoo Hoo"! Apparently though, my second post was what the technicians classified as a 'dead publish', meaning I thought I published it, but really, my post just wanted to hang out in my drafts folder. Since this particular post had a bit of meaning behind it, I thought I would go ahead and publish it anyways, even if it is a bit late....
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Saturday, I had the good fortune of celebrating my mothers' birthday. The age to which she turned is unimportant. What is important is how she has lived her life and still continues to do so.
I have known my mother all of my life, but only recently have I gotten to 'know' her. As an adult myself, I have come to recognise her as a person, not just the mother figure of my childhood.
Over the last few years, I have come to understand and see my mother not only as my mother but also as a woman - one that has had to grapple with real emotions, faults, strengths, triumphs and heartbreaks.
My mother has shown me through the years what generosity looks like; I have seen pride in my mother's countenance every time she speaks of her granddaughters; I have seen her come to love her son-in-law as a second son; and I have seen her triumph in personal achievements that has not only made her proud, but has made me wonder at her personal strength.
My mother and I have not always seen eye-to-eye. To be quite frank, we continue to struggle with our relationship. As we both grow older, we are constantly redefining what that relationship is and where our common ground lies. But I have never questioned her love for me, and I have never questioned her pride in the woman and mother I have become.
Thank you for always being there for me, and thank you for the examples you continue to set for me. Happy birthday mother!!! JCMT
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Saturday, I had the good fortune of celebrating my mothers' birthday. The age to which she turned is unimportant. What is important is how she has lived her life and still continues to do so.
I have known my mother all of my life, but only recently have I gotten to 'know' her. As an adult myself, I have come to recognise her as a person, not just the mother figure of my childhood.
Over the last few years, I have come to understand and see my mother not only as my mother but also as a woman - one that has had to grapple with real emotions, faults, strengths, triumphs and heartbreaks.
My mother has shown me through the years what generosity looks like; I have seen pride in my mother's countenance every time she speaks of her granddaughters; I have seen her come to love her son-in-law as a second son; and I have seen her triumph in personal achievements that has not only made her proud, but has made me wonder at her personal strength.
My mother and I have not always seen eye-to-eye. To be quite frank, we continue to struggle with our relationship. As we both grow older, we are constantly redefining what that relationship is and where our common ground lies. But I have never questioned her love for me, and I have never questioned her pride in the woman and mother I have become.
Thank you for always being there for me, and thank you for the examples you continue to set for me. Happy birthday mother!!! JCMT
Very well-stated! It is quite a change to see our parents as actual people rather than just figures of authority. It's humbling when you realize they have gone through many of the same hardships and struggles and satisfying to see they made it through them all, to be where and who they are today.
ReplyDeleteI love this. Having 3 daughters it really hit home.We haven't always seen eye to eye with each other. the love and pride was always there.
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