Be kind, you said;
I saw how you sewed masks for
healthcare workers, made care packages for people in need, and quietly left pieces of art to brighten a stranger's day.
Be confident, you said;
I saw your confidence in everything you did/do, and even
when it wasn’t truly there, I saw you be confident for me.
Work hard, you said;
I saw you work so, so hard for
years to feed and clothe three kids.
Get an education, you said;
I saw you nail your RN degree
at an age when most were winding down their careers.
Don’t be afraid to try new things, you said;
I saw you reinvent yourself so
many times, all to be your best self.
Be patient, you said;
I saw you patient with…everyone.
Be generous, you said;
I saw you give up so much to
make sure we had what we needed and sometimes wanted.
Don’t quit, you said;
I saw you push through some of
the toughest experiences and come out stronger on the other side.
Be grateful, you said;
I saw you always look for the
silver lining, seek ways to turn negative into positive, see the best in people and situations, and turn what you had into enough.
Words are nothing without action behind them.
I am who I am today because of
you.
Because you showed me...
right vs. wrong
kind vs. evil
strong vs. weak
love vs. hate
What a gift to have you as my Mom.
