Like a lot of women, my relationship with my mother is complicated. We're both strong personalities (weird how that worked out) & have often found ourselves at an impasse in understanding one another's point of view. It's an enormous relief to be past a long rough patch & to have moved into a positive, nurturing, & mutually respectful relationship.
My mom is a hard worker. She was young when I came along, but always put in 110% to provide for me. She did the best she could with what she had & I'm a tough cookie (and an expert budget-keeper) as a result of her efforts. She encouraged my close relationship with her mother, who has been an enormous comfort throughout my life.
Debbie may not be perfect - no one is - but she's the perfect mom for me. She taught me about self-reliance, tenacity, & how to learn from mistakes. Most recently, she taught me about forgiveness. I love you, Mom! Thanks for everything that you've done. I'm so, so proud of you. XO
* I'd also like to send my love to the best Mother-in-Law EVER. (She's also the cutest MIL ever. See below.) Linda: you're wonderful & I love you.
Hope ALL of the Moms in my life (Smurph, Jen, Catherine, Wendy, & Michelle - I'm looking at you!) have had a wonderful Mother's Day!
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