I received this note from my mom today.
This year for Mother's Day, I thought I'd send a note conveying how much I love you and expressing some appreciation(s) and admiration(s). Here they are:
- the parenting style I see you and Dave put into practice. Your little girl knows she's loved and she's learning so many important lessons by participating in your family interactions and activities.
- your happiness quotient. You weren't called sunshiny in 1st grade for nothing; and that quality has followed you in most all you do, to this day.
- the quality and culture you surround yourself and your family with - from NPR radio to the variety of music streaming from the downstairs console, to plays and concerts, outdoor ventures, and on & on. It reminds me of a verse from Phillipians - "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."
- your caring of others, who might be considered on the fringes, but you know they are great human beings and you help them see their worth.
- the dedication you posses to carry out your work creatively and with passion. You put your whole heart into making good things happen.
- your determination to make good on the life style changes you have put in motion.
I leave you with my latest favorite commentary from the Daily Word, May 2nd: "Whatever choices I have made, grace assures me I'm still on the path to my highest good."
And so we are - my best, mom.
I say "Mom, I love you for showing me love."
Submitted on Saturday, May 7, 2011.
