MOM

 

I Love You, Mom
... and I Want You to Know Why
I Feel So Proud to Be Your Daughter

You are a remarkable woman
who accomplishes so much as
strong woman
in a man's world
You are strong but soft
You are strong but caring
You are strong but compassionate
You are a remarkable woman
who accomplishes so much as a
giving woman
in a selfish world
You give to your friends
You give to your family
You give to everyone
You are a remarkable woman
who is also a remarkable mother
And you are loved by so many people
whose lives you have touched -
especially me
      -Poem by Susan Polis Schutz

A friend e-mailed me this poem today, and I couldn't help but cry because right now I really miss my mom.  She is in Portugal for the next couple of weeks and I miss her terribly.  We talk everyday, sometimes more than once.  I have reached for the phone several times these last few days and found myself dialing her number only to remember that she is not here. 

I am so thankful for the relationship that we have.  She is not only a wonderful and amazing mom, she is also my best friend and I can always reach out to her and tell her anything.  I pray and hope everyday that Olivia and I will have the same relationship. 

I love you MOM and MISS YOU.