Happy Mother’s day to all the amazing moms out there. One day just doesn’t seem enough to celebrate one of the most important and demanding jobs in the world. Don’t ever lose sight on how important being a mother is, embrace it, love it, cherish it and be proud that you have made a huge difference in this world.
To all you amazing Mom’s be sure to take the day and enjoy it. Sleep in, relax and make everyone else look after you for the day. It’s only one day, everything else can wait.
I saw this letter on the Internet and had to share it with you. It brought a tear to my eye and more importantly reminded me of the unconditional love my own mother always shows to me. The circle of life goes on and on and we will all experience the various stages of life at some point. Embrace every step of the way, celebrate, love, be joyous and patient and the rewards will be amazing.
The Found Essay: Letter from a Mother to a Daughter*
“My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through.
If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You said the same thing a minute ago.” Just listen, please. Try to remember the times when you were little and I would read the same story night after night until you would fall asleep.
When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t be mad and don’t embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and trying to get you to take a shower when you were just a girl?
When you see how ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and don’t look at me that way. Remember, honey, I patiently taught you how to do many things like eating appropriately, getting dressed, combing your hair, and dealing with life’s issues every day.
The day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If I occasionally lose track of what we’re talking about, give me the time to remember, and if I can’t, don’t be nervous, impatient, or arrogant.
Just know in your heart that the most important thing for me is to be with you. And when my old, tired legs don’t let me move as quickly as before, give me your hand the same way that I offered mine to you when you first walked.
When those days come, don’t feel sad—just be with me, and understand me while I get to the end of my life with love. I’ll cherish and thank you for the gift of time and joy we shared. With a big smile and the huge love I’ve always had for you, I just want to say, I love you, my darling daughter.”
To my Mom,
Thank you for being everything I could ever ask for in a mom and being a role model for me to be the same for my daughter.
I love you
Carol Ploen-Hosegood
Top Monkey ~ Happy Monkey Club
