I have such a beautiful mother <3
She has always been my number one support system and now with my daddy, I never have to worry about much. My mom has been so good to me. She is always there making sure that I am standing tall even when I feel the smallest. I have been through so much in the past two years and she's been there with me through all of it, guiding me and leading me in the right direction. She calms me when I don't know how to stop the tears myself. She has always helped me to make the right decision in anything I do. She is so loving and wonderful. Everyone who knows her ALWAYS tell me that she is the most amazing woman they have ever met. She is so beautiful, kind, gentle, angelic, non judgmental, supportive and will always give 110% no matter what it is she is doing or for whom she is doing it. She loves us all so much, she loves her husband's children with all her heart. She's always talking about how they are doing, what they are up to and how grateful she is to have them in her life as does my daddy. She loves her husband and her beautiful new grandchildren. She always has so many cute stories to share about all of them. She always makes it a point to see and point out the good in everyone no matter who it is. I have learned so much from her...
I remember when I worked with she and Dad, I was having a hard time with some of the staff. I was becoming exasperated with some of the guys who were demanding and at times rude, therefore, I started resenting them and the time I spent there. I remember one time in particular, I was almost in tears not knowing how to handle a situation. She sat me down and asked, "What's going on." I told her everything that was bothering me. When I was done venting, she calmly told me to think about all the people with whom I was frustrated and then to think about what they are going through in their lives. She told me that we have no idea what they are dealing with (illness, death in the family, problems in their marriage/divorce, etc...) and then she told me to literally look at them and see myself. She told me that the individuals we meet and see everyday are ourselves in a completely different situation and they are trying to deal with their problems the best way that they know how with the tools that they have been given.
Ever since that day, my relationship with my family, friends and those I meet everyday has been completely different. It is easy to judge, but when you genuinely look at others and see yourself, how can you ever think you would be different than they are or handle things differently. They are doing the best they can with what they know...Just as you and I are.
After I spoke with her about this, working with my parents became easy. The guys noticed a change in energy with me and their attitudes changed towards me. I loved going into work for the first time. When I moved to Los Angeles, I could honestly say that I was going to miss everyone. I hugged them all and I truly felt love for each and every one of them. I thank God every day for this knowledge my mother has given me. I look at people and smile now. I know it's easy to judge, but since my mom talked to me that day, I have seen people in a different light. My life and relationships have been forever changed for the better because of one thing she said to me. This is one example of the kind of person she is and how she deals with every aspect of her life.
Thank you mama for being so good to our family, for never giving up on us, for loving us no matter what, for your support and love through everything we are going through, for showing us how to take the high road, for giving everyone a chance, for the love you share with those you meet everyday, for being an example to us and to so many who look up to you, for showing us that it is okay to be wrong, sad and frustrated, but for also showing us that life is beautiful and things will always work out. Thank you for taking care of your family, grandma, grandpa and daddy. Thank you for putting your foot down even though I know it was so hard for you, for being strong and taking the video games away when we played too much ha ha!! Thank you for never giving up on us even though I know we had so many hard times. Thank you for the hard times for they keep us grounded to this day. Thank you for keeping us fed, keeping a roof over our heads and for giving up the things you needed so that we wouldn't go without. Thank you for helping us think and grow wisely. Thank you for teaching us such wonderful morals and values. Thank you for teaching us to respect our bodies and ourselves. Thank you for teaching us that having no friends is better than having a "friend." Thank you for everything, but most of all thank you for loving us and ALWAYS being there no matter what!! :)
We will love you forever mama...
