Today marks the 38th anniversary of my mother’s death. I would give anything to have my mom here with me now.
My mother had six children. I wonder if she knew what she was getting herself into back then? I mean, my goodness, I had three children and that is hard enough. I could not imagine having six; four of us being girls. What were my parent’s thinking?
I just wish I could remember her voice.
For my current situation and my own daughter, take a look at the chart below. We can see I am clearly head-lining, “I want to get out of this house.” Looks like my daughter and I are right on schedule. This does not surprise me because the girl is motivated and involved in just about everything she can get her hands on. She is clearly a leader.
How bittersweet today is though. The cycle of life continues through the generations. Attitudes, social change, and fashion trends adjust, but the premise is the same. I was blessed with a terrific girl and best friend; she just doesn’t know it yet.
Luckily, it seems I only have about 6 more years to go until my “motherly” efforts take effect. In the meantime, I still have plenty of hair dye and wine on tap. Until then, I will enjoy the ride.
–Dedicated to Elizabeth Malloy; a kind and patient mother. Thank you.
At 6 years old, “Mommy, I love you.”
At 10 years old, “Mom, whatever.”
At 16 years old, “My mom is so annoying.”
At 18 years old, “I want to get out of this house.”
At 25 years old, “Mom, you were right.”
At 40 years old, “I don’t want to lose my mom.”
At 60 years old, “I would give anything for my mom to be here with me.”
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