My Mother's Day - by Sarah Howe
Written by Sarah Howe Sunday, 04 May 2008 00:38
Here is a heartfelt expression of Sarah Howe's relationship with her mother, and a number of things she plans to share with her mom on Mother's Day. Please read this story and rate it to help us determine a winner for our Mother's Day SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player Giveaway! Editor's Note: This contest has already concluded. Keep checking for new contests!
My mother was not always there when I needed her growing up. On Mother's Day I will forget this and remember that she too was growing. I will put aside all of the things we disagree on and put forth all of the times we laughed together.
I can't stand shopping with my mother, but I would buy her the world if I could. We usually argue over everything; today, however, we will agree on how far we've come. Growing up she struggled with money, jobs, and relationships, making as many mistakes as possible. Now we both live our lives with grace and ease, still making mistakes here and there, but had I not learned from her, I would not have come this far.
On Mother's Day I will give thanks to my mother for clearing the path for me; through every struggle and every hardship. I will grow with her, laugh with her, shop with her, and learn with her and from her. I will listen to her and maybe cry with her. She is my mother. She is the reason I'm here. Even if she hasn't been the best parent to me, I am a better person because of her.
On Mother's Day I will tell my mother how beautiful I think she is, inside and out. I will say that I'm sorry if I ever took her for granted. I will tell her she's one of my best friends and that we should get together more often. I will forgive and forget every mistake she made. I will cherish every memory of when it was just the two of us. I know that mothers don't always know what's best, but that they learn it along the way. I am happy to have been with her along for the ride. On Mother's Day I will be her daughter. I will love my Mother. I will tell her all of this.
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