Them: Mama, how do girl dogs have babies
Me Thinking: Thank goodness they didn't ask Granny or Daddy...
Me Answering with the typical boy parts & girl parts mingle...
Them: But how does that work...
Me.... ..... .....
Me Answering about sperm & eggs & birth... in a very basic way
Them: Ewwwww... Uggh... Can we have cookies when we get home?
Me: We all need cookies when we get home
In my mother's house:
Mother: I have something I need to tell you
Me Thinking: Well, it can't really be all that bad, I already know that she's got a incurable cancer...
Mother:... You are one of the most beautiful people I know. Not just on the outside, but on the inside, where it counts. You are so special, not just to me, but anyone that knows you. I hope you realize how special you are. I hope you know just how proud I am of you.
Me...
Me...
Me... Thank you Mother. I love you.
Later on the phone...
Me: Mother, that was the best compliment I have ever had. Thank you.
Mother: I should have told you years ago.
Me: I might not have really heard it years ago like I did today.
Mother: It was from my heart.
Me: It went from yours straight to mine & I will always remember it. I love you.
You never know what a day holds. I certainly could have never guessed that these conversations would happen within the same day. I do believe that I shall always remember them both.
Take care - Me
2 comments:
We don't know each other, but I wanted to let you know that this is a beautiful posting and also wanted to thank you for sharing it. Hopefully, this might help others.
One other thing. My mother was a late diagnosis and terminal. She died within 6 weeks. Anyway, I went down and spent some time with her. Not enough time, but my point is that at some time during that short weekend, my mother said to me, my brother and sister, "I'm not leaving much", meaning unencumbered property, etc.
What I am proud of, is that unlike so many other times, I was able to put the words togther on the spot. I said, "Mother, what you are leaving me, money can't buy."
I do have some definite regrets as to some of the things I could have done or said, but I am proud of that moment.
God Bless,
Steve
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