Mother's Day is tough for me to write about, but I will do my best.

My beautiful Mother that raised me is gone now and with her went a large part of my heart and my youth. She took with her memories of me from a baby to a young mother. I loved her so much and she knew it. My last words to her while she was alive and coherent were "I love you". She left this world knowing that. We both knew how much we loved one another. 

My darling Mother-in-law passed last Sept. and with her she took another large part of my heart and another segment of my life that dealt with bad marriages and lessons learned. Four days before she passed I gave her a seven page letter telling her what she meant to me and how much I loved her. Our last conversation before she passed was full of our feelings for one another and how much love we shared. She helped me deal with the ghosts from the past.

My adopted Mom - Tigress - was just in a car accident recently and with her health and all she is not in very good shape right now. She holds another large part of my heart and we share something very special and rewarding. Each day our relationship grows stronger and more loving. She helps me deal with the here and now. She knows how much I love her and I know how much she loves me. I made sure to call her today in case the phone lines were to busy to get through tomorrow on Mother's Day.

To all 3 of these wonderful women -- go my love and gratitude for being not only Mother's but best friends and confidants. Without them my world would of been such a lonesome place. I owe them all an eternity of love and respect. 

From these wonderful women I have learned so much about life. About love and compassion. Respect and loyalty. About forgiveness for others and forgiveness for myself as well.

I have shared laughter and tears with each of  them in different ways. I have shared secrets and accomplishments and sorrow as well. They have each nurtured me in different ways.

From these wonderful women -- I have learned how to get back up on my feet when I fall and how to hold my head up and do what I think is best even when the rest of the world thinks I am wrong. 

I have learned that no Mother is perfect and that God does not give you a handbook when your children are born. I have learned that you learn as you go and you make mistakes and you also grow and change with your children as they grow.

I have learned that no matter what mistakes a Mother makes she is still your Mother and she loves you unconditionally no matter what. I have learned also that no matter what mistakes I made along the way as a Mother that I am only human. 

To those of you reading this that may be angry with your Mother or feel she may not be there for you -- remember she is your Mother and nothing can change that -- let go of bad feelings and embrace the fact that without your Mother -- you would not be here. Think about how you want your own children to love you.

So to all reading this -- please -- tell your Mother you love her because one day she will not be there and you will never have that chance again. Make sure you never regret not saying what is in your heart and soul. Say it today so your Mother never has to wonder if you love her and what she means to you.

I have learned that when there is no one else there -- your Mother always is. 

Until Next Time....God Bless 
Hugs,
Misker 
May 11th - 2003