"I am proud of you Mom."
The statement was more than I ever could ask for from my son. Out of the blue he sat down on the couch and reiterated the sentiment, "I am very proud of you." He went on to tell me how he watched me after what had happened from Hurricane Ike and how in one and a half years I could come all the way back from devastation. Totally rebuilt my life from nothing. He said, "You not only went back to college but you did it really well." All A's baby! lol ~ "Not only did you get a job, you got a good job!" he continued.
He spoke of my ability to get back up and move on with life and to live it with all that is within me, giving it my all. In those few words he was telling me that he not only loved me, but he also honored me for the person I am... the one I've become. My world has circled back around from personal as well as material destruction and we are home again. He sees me as I am.
There is no greater gift a mother can receive than the respect of her children and their desire to keep her in their lives. Today, my daughter called me long distance to say she found the car for her. She was excited and tired and happy. She shared her life with me. She is keeping me in her loop. Then my son and his girlfriend sat with me and gave me their time and care and love. Today was mother's day for me all over again!
I am a very blessed woman.
I am loved greatly.
I have all I will ever need or could have ever hoped for...
I am humbled by how far I have come in six short years and excited about how far I am going to go. I know it. There are still so many more things on my "I want to do EVERYTHING!" list to do and see and feel and enjoy and love! And for today, for all of my future todays ~ I am overwhelmed by the love given to me. I will hold it in my heart forever.
What more could a girl want from life than to be so very greatly loved?
There is nothing more I need...
I've got it all.
I love you Bethany and Joel Jr.! You both make me proud every day. Always live your life honestly ~ no matter what, no matter who, no matter where. Don't worry about how others live their lives. Yours is the only one you have control over. That is all I do. Honor your core and live by your own rules. If people disappoint you, understand that they are simply human also. We all are doing the best that we can with what we've been given in life. Honor them for trying to be the best that they can be.
Live honestly, love deeply, care gently, expect nothing in return for what you give ~~~ and understand that there are no guarantees in life. No one can offer you a guarantee. Accept what you can control and leave the rest to God. This is it... today is all we have to hold. Love your life no matter your circumstances, change what you don't like about it, choose who you want and love with all your heart, and always always always choose what's best for you. Your core. The center of your universe. You are worth it. We deserve the best in life! Never settle for anything less. Never settle for less than what you deserve... and you deserve the best this world has to offer. You both make me proud every day.
You are my greatest joy! I couldn't have imagined when I asked God for children, that He would have been so generous by giving me both of you. It will always amaze me. I have no regrets for my life... you both are proof that I've done it right. My legacy. I am honored to be your mother.
I love you,
Mom
Vivere Senza Rimpianti ~~~
Live for the moments you can't put into words!
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