Sometimes there are just no words to accurately describe your feelings and emotions. Over the last few days, I have gone to three different stores and read what seemed like hundreds of cards, and yet not a single one was able to capture what I want to say to my amazing mother on this Mother's Day. How do you say thank you to someone that has devoted her entire life to you....to provide for you, to teach you, to support you, to guide you, to celebrate you, and now to care for you during your darkest hours. My mom has loved me 100% completely unconditionally since the day I was born 29 years ago. She has shown me through her actions and told me through her words, how much she loves me, each and every single day of my life. When I was a senior in undergraduate school, I gave a speech in front of nearly 200 women to honor my mom during my sorority's Mom's Weekend. Although, my mom wasn't the most comfortable to have me get up to the podium and talk about her, it was a huge honor for me to publicly profess my love and admiration for her on that day. If I gave this speech today, there would be a million more things I would like to add because it seems like a lifetime has taken place over the last 7 years since then. I still hold that speech close to me and would like to share an excerpt from it in honor of my mom today.... "To know her, is truly to love her. Whenever I run into a friend that I haven’t seen for awhile, they always seem to end up asking, “Oh how is your mom doing?” with a large smile on their face. When she remarried this past fall, I truly believe the excitement felt from my friends matched my very own. She is the mom that everyone loves to hang out with—the perfect balance of a responsible mother and a compassionate friend. But don’t let her cute little 5’ 2’’ tall package deceive you. Within that frame, is one tough cookie. She is a very independent , strong lady. But one tough cookie with a heart of gold. I want to take this time as an opportunity to say, “Thank You” to my amazing mom. I want to thank you for teaching me the value of laughter, friendship, forgiveness, and responsibility. I want to thank you for allowing me to set so many goals, and then becoming my greatest cheerleader while I strived to achieve them….such as, when I was accepted to graduate school last semester and I listened to you cry on the phone as I told you. I am still not sure if those were tears of joy…or because it meant I was moving back home with the newlyweds for awhile. I want to thank you for being a phenomenal example of strength, intelligence, and determination...without that, I surely would have given up on many of the challenges I have faced these past 22 years. I want to thank you for having enough love, patience, and time to take on the role of not only a mother, but also that of a father…who else would have taught me how to mow the lawn, drive a car, or fix a broken toilet. But most importantly, I just want to thank you for being you. You are the most incredible person I have ever had the privilege to know. You are always giving yourself to others around you…rarely taking time do things for yourself. But you never mind or complain. Which is yet another tribute to your endless generosity and selflessness. I have never felt so loved, appreciated and supported by another person in all my life. My greatest aspiration in life, is that I may one day become the type of mother that you have always been to me. I love you more than I could ever express in words…you are my very best friend...and I don’t know what I would ever do without you." Mom, I cannot even imagine how difficult the past 6 weeks have been for you. I am not a mother, but I know that all you want as a mom is to make sure your babies are happy and healthy and have all the opportunities life has to offer. Although my future is uncertain, as it truly is for all of us, I know that we will both be okay no matter what! Through the lessons you have taught me my entire life, I will stay strong and brave and treasure each day. YOU are the one that has taught me how to deal with life's hardships, how to pick your chin up, dust yourself off, and carry on. I wish more than anything in this world that this wasn't happening - that I didn't have to see the pain and suffering in your eyes and sense the helplessness that you feel because you can't fix this and make it all better this time. But please know, although you can't take this awful disease away from me, the unconditional love and support you show me each and every day, is what will get me through this! I couldn't do it without you, Mom and I truly thank God for you every day! On this day, and all days from here on out, I want you to know how much I love you. I owe everything I have in this life to you and how you have raised me. You have provided me with an amazing life and for that I am eternally grateful. Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful, selfless mom....I love you always!
xoxo, Mushee' Happy Mother's Day to all of you incredible mothers! Especially, my wonderful grandma GG, and my loving aunt and Godmother, Aunt Carol. I love you both so much! Also, to all of my amazing aunts, cousins, and friends that have been blessed with the joys of motherhood. I think the world of all of you and your children are so fortunate to have you as their mommas!
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Aunt Carol
5/6/2011 03:19:49 am
Meghan,
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kiki
5/6/2011 04:25:42 am
Wow Meg! What a beautiful post, brought a tear to my eye. Your momma is the best :)
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Barbara B
5/6/2011 05:34:03 am
What a gift it is to have this special relationship with your mom :-)
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Meghan,
5/6/2011 09:04:31 am
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Helena
5/6/2011 09:06:43 am
Meghan,
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Julie Doman
5/6/2011 10:06:37 am
Jan is the best :) Such a nice post Meg. You both are such amazing women. Love you,
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Sally
5/6/2011 11:24:51 am
Dearest Meghan, Your Mom is one in a million and I adored reading everything you wrote about her. You have loved your Mom fiercely for as long as I can remember (just ask Ted) and her love for you and Jeff has been just as fierce in return. I have known your Mom since we were 18/19 (in other words forever) and she has always been just as wonderful as you described her. She was the first one I called immediately after delivering my own baby and we cried together on the phone. I will always love her and I know she will be right by your side for whatever you need and whenever you need it. You are so lucky to have each other and I truly admire both of you. OK, I'm done...I have my own tears going now!! Kiss her for me!
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nanc
5/6/2011 11:49:25 am
Your mom is special. I always enjoyed driving down to Miami with her to see you and Julie. A truly warm and genuine woman. Bless you for that wonderful tribute to her. xoxo
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Mom
5/6/2011 01:33:20 pm
Mushee',
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Ree
5/6/2011 02:52:25 pm
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Brother / Son
5/6/2011 06:39:10 pm
Now I know why I'm so handsome:) I was gonna say what meghan said mom, but as always, she said it better.
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Doug
5/7/2011 12:29:25 am
Just thinking of you this morning. Hope you and Mike have a good day, and enjoy each other. (Also, I'm the lucky one who married your mother, and we were blessed to have you share our home while you went to P.T. school).
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Mama Gina V.
5/7/2011 02:03:01 am
WoW! What a beautiful testament to your MOM! Very true! Love to all the Mom's this Mother's Day~ and Thank You to Our beautiful daughters and sons.
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Kelly
5/7/2011 02:31:42 am
WOW!!! What a wonderful gift you gave your mama on Mothers Day! I have always said a card is worth a million but...that I think topped everything! It brought tears to my eyes. You dont need to go out and shower your Mom with gift I think just telling your mama how you really feel about her is the best gift any child can gift her! Meghan you did it!!! WOW! that was really deep and those pictures of you two are soooo beatuiful! Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms out there!!! Lets hope all our children feel as deep about us as Meghan does about Jan!!!
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Nancy Cole
5/7/2011 02:54:26 am
Once again Meghan...you brought me to tears! Not only are you an incredible photographer, but wow...what a writer! I agree....your Mom, my friend, is the best! Happy Mother's Day to all.
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Dan
5/7/2011 01:08:03 pm
That was beautifully put Meghan! Jan truly is a wonderful person and has a heart of gold! It must run in her family :)
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Kara
5/7/2011 01:28:11 pm
Meghan,
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Brinley
5/7/2011 03:30:00 pm
Meg,
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Carolyn & Mark Hallgath
5/8/2011 01:21:00 am
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Carolyn & Mark Hallgath
5/8/2011 01:38:10 am
Meghan,
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Despina
5/8/2011 04:56:59 am
Meghan the love and bond you have is a very precious gift. one that will never be broking and you put it in words beautifully. The sun is shining on you both.
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Usha Ramaprakash
5/8/2011 05:06:36 am
Hi Meghan,
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Aunt Erin
5/8/2011 03:00:45 pm
Beautiful, simply beautiful,
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Dana
5/8/2011 03:25:41 pm
What a beautiful post. You are so so lucky to have such a wonderful mom, and she is so so lucky to have you!
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Jenny Hoekstra
5/8/2011 04:05:01 pm
Hallmark called, they wanted their writer back. All joking aside, that was beautifully written! Hugs, Jenny
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Emily Henry
5/9/2011 06:32:17 am
That was the sweetest thing I have ever read. I hope you are feeling okay and you were able to hang out with your amazing Mom yesterday.
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Janine
5/9/2011 02:26:12 pm
Totally agree with Brinkey... As a mom there is no greater compliment then someone telling you how fantastic your child is. So although I've only said hi to your mom a couple of times, u just know SHE'S awesome cuz YOU are:). Good luck this week!
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Barb A.
5/10/2011 03:29:30 am
Hi Meghan Honey,
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Sara
5/10/2011 06:46:44 am
Meg ~ What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful Mumma who has produced a beautiful daughter/friend/brilliant writer! XOXO
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Melissa Richgels
5/11/2011 03:29:12 am
Meghan -
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