I ended up spending the afternoon of Mothers' Day cooking - two cakes, curried orzo with apple and onions, grilled veggie kebabs and portabella mushrooms on the barbecue. My two daughters and I had dinner with my 94 year old mother, plus my brother and one girl's partner. But, best of all was the gift of a picture of the three of us (my daughters and I) from this past St. Patrick's Day and these words in a card:
"I want you to know
just how much I appreciate
the loving way you raised me
You often had to be
both mom and dad,
and that couldn't have been easy.
Many times your own dreams
had to be put on hold
so that mine could be nurtured.
But you always made sure
I felt accepted, secure, and loved,
And whatever else you accomplished,
you may be sure of this
you raised a grateful daughter
who'll always love you.
"I want you to know
just how much I appreciate
the loving way you raised me
You often had to be
both mom and dad,
and that couldn't have been easy.
Many times your own dreams
had to be put on hold
so that mine could be nurtured.
But you always made sure
I felt accepted, secure, and loved,
And whatever else you accomplished,
you may be sure of this
you raised a grateful daughter
who'll always love you.
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