Saturday, May 12, 2012

A Mother's Love

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. ~Washington Irving

In honor of Mother's Day, I thought I should list just a few of the essential life lessons I have learned from my amazing mother.  

-Never be afraid to speak your mind, let your voice be heard, and stand up for what you think is right.  

-You can accomplish anything with confidence and determination.

-Shopping is soothing to the soul.  

-SHOE shopping is essential to maintaining a healthy mind. 

-Always follow your heart, but always trust your instincts.  

-Love without restraint.

-Always, always have at least one bottle of wine in the house at all times.  

-If you don't scrub your bathroom floors on your hands and knees they're just not clean enough.

-Be proud of your accomplishments, you earned them.

One last essential lesson I will share, I can always go to my mom heartbroken, life weary, or just a little lost, and know the instant she hugs me, everything will be okay.  There are many other thoughts I could list, but it would turn this blog entry into a short story.  

To all the mother's I know, you are amazing women and should be honored everyday not just simply on Mother's Day for the unconditional love and support you give your children, young or grown every day of their lives.  You are true superheros.  To my very special and own personal superhero mom, I am so blessed to have you, I love you.