Saturday, April 2, 2011

What a Woman!

Today being her birthday, this blog goes out to my mom!


For nineteen years, my mom has been there for me! She has been there for my ups and downs, and for a few years, there were A LOT of downs! Mom and I haven't seen eye to eye all the time, and we still don't always agree, but I couldn't ask for a better mother.

When I was little, Mom was always there to pick me up when I fell. She encouraged me in all my dreams, and was supportive of my ambitions. My mom helped me excel in school, whether it was an accelerated reading program, accelerated class, skipping a grade and even specialized high school. She always told me I could be whatever I wanted, and do whatever I dreamed of doing!  The woman even braved homeschooling me for a couple of years. That took guts, and endurance :P

Mom really inspired my love for music. I was learning the piano by age four, and Mom didn't stop at learning basic theory. I learned music history, and listened to classical for most of my childhood.  Even though I fought with her at times about practicing, I'm so grateful mom taught me, and praised my talent. I remember laying in bed listening to her playing the piano, writing her words and lyrics to my favorite songs. She even wrote a song for me. Here's a line : "Not flesh of my flesh, not bone of my bone, but miraculously, you're my own. Never forget, not even a single minute, you didn't grow under my heart, but in it." I fell asleep at night listening to her pour out her heart in song. Thank goodness for that. It has inspired me countless times ever since. 

She defended me when I needed it, and tried her hardest to understand me when I was.....er....rebellious. I pushed her to the edge, and yet she always seemed to hang on. If there was ever a child who tested their mother's love...... Well, yeah. Mom is a hero. No questions asked. I will always be grateful to her for not giving up on me!

Mom, thank you for being you. Happy birthday. And I am SO happy there will be many more birthdays to celebrate! I love you!

1 comment:

  1. Here is from Mom-

    She's touched by your words and thanks you for this post. Love ya bunches!

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