She is a giver. She has given to me so much in my lifetime that I can't even remember all the ways. But I have always known that all I have to do is ask & she will do everything she can to make it happen. Once it was my dream ball gown, she searched all over until she found the one I had been seeing in my mind for four years. And another time it was my dream car...so while other people may say "it's just a car", mine holds a lot of sentimental value. Way too often it's money..."oh I saw your bank account was getting low, so I put some money in there." Patio furniture, clothes, decorations, books, jewelry, cards, food, and the list goes on.
But you see, I'm not the only person that she gives to. She has helped her parents beyond all reason, whether it be with moving, putting up a fence, or washing their dog. She has helped her brother in just as many ways as she has helped her own children! My brother is one of the many that she gives to. These are just examples, the list of people continues to include my dad and many of her close friends.
The best part about my mom being a giver is that she NEVER expects anything in return (except maybe a little gratitude). And the thing that really bothers me about some people is that they just tend to forget when someone has been there for them, helped raise them, been their friend, and just plain taken care of them. What makes people forget such acts of love? That's why I chose to write on this subject, because I felt like my mom needed to be reminded that not everyone chooses to forget her giving nature.
With it being so close to Thanksgiving I would like to say that I am more thankful for my mom each day. I am thankful that we talk & text everyday and that we have such a great relationship. God couldn't have blessed our family with a better mom, wife, daughter, or sister.
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MeganCora
