Over the years my mother has given me many wonderful gifts. She has fabulous taste and knows my taste in books, clothes and jewelry. But there are others that are even more timeless and precious and I just wanted the whole world to know about them. Ok, at least my whole blog world.
She gave me the gift of language. Mom taught me that words are powerful and have meaning. That they can bring others closer or push them away.
She gave me the gift of literacy. She opened the door to a wondrous world of books and I will be forever grateful as it has often been my salvation.
She gave me the gift of sight, teaching me to look carefully for the beauty in those around me and in nature. How to look into myself and explore and grow.
She gave me the gift of choice, allowing me to choose my own path even though it might not be one she could follow.
She gave me the gift of acceptance. Taught me to accept others as they are, for who they are.
She gave me the gift of tolerance. From her I learned never to judge another's values, beliefs or culture by the standards of my own.
She gave me the gift of exploration. It is from her that I learned to love to travel and experience new places.
She gave me the gift of inspiration. For watching her live her life with zest, with freedom and seeing her follow her dreams inspires me to do the same.
She gave me the gift of wealth, for she taught me by example that a rich life is worth much more than being rich.
But most of all she gave me the gift of her love, which has sustained me, surrounded me and kept me whole.
Thank you mom, your gifts are treasured and I love you.
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Well said Jane! All Mom's everywhere should give their children these things. Mothers Day... I remember so looking forward to my first one. That day will forever be etched on my mind in two ways: 1. I had the most precious boy to hold in my arms, he was my miracle baby.
2. It was the day that I found out what an ass I had married. sigh... at least I had my baby to hold that day :D
Huggggggggggssssssssss girl friend
Happy Mothers Day! I hope you have a great one! :)
Sweet tribute! You said it--words are gifts!
wish i had a mom like that. mine's psychotic.
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