OT: So I called my mother today;

jabam

I called my mom today, like so many of us do on Mother's Day, and had a pleasant conversation, talked about what she was doing and what other family members were up to and in general a nice conversation. 

After i I hung up I realized how much I under appreciate all the things in life she has done for me. 

Divorced my biological father, because he didn't want kids, raised me and my brother and sister and provided as well as a single mom could. Remarried because she felt we needed a father figure in our lives. He was tough, but he instilled in us and our new half sister a get it done, work is everything attitude. While their marriage was not ideal she endured, because she wanted the best for her children. 

She is now 75 years olds, still works 8 hours a day at her antique shop, that she co owns with my little sister. 

When I asked her today how everything was, she said fine and started talking about her grandkids and great grandkids and her beloved cousin who is battling Alzheimer's, and never once complained about her life and the health issues she is battling, or the fact that her little store that she loves is struggling financially. 

After i hung up and thought about her for awhile, a tear or two came to my eye, because I realized what a mother I have. Wouldn't trade her for the world, and only hope I can measure up to her as a parent. 

So so I called her back....

stompbox

We all need to stop and let the real world sink in every now and then.

NPHuskerFL

Yes!  Got take a step or two back every now and then. Respect. 

johnkitchens

You are a good guy @jabam. 

logchief

Way to go @jabam , I sure wish my mom was still around.  One of the things we used to talk about all the time was food, cooking and sharing recipes.  She was a fantastic cook and loved to entertain

Chubbs

Thanks for the story. Enjoyed reading it and does make you think....

Sammi

Good on ya brother!  

SciAggie

@jabam Nice story. Yes, talk to her while you still have her. My mom and I were very close; I miss her. 

YukonRon

Good Man, great son.

epcotisbest

Thank you for sharing.

northGAcock

Cherish your parents while you have them. I am sure she appreciated your call (s) waymore than you know.

jabam

northGAcock said:

Cherish your parents while you have them. I am sure she appreciated your call (s) waymore than you know.

It just hit me hard today, because I don't see her as often as I would like. But I am going to fix that! Happy mothers to all of you

Fred19Flintstone

Enjoy your parents, my brothers.  My Mom has dementia or maybe Alzheimer's.  Her memory is zip.  It's difficult to call her because she forgets to hang up her phone from the previous call.  The TV remote control is beyond her ability to operate.  I visit every other weekend and try to call every day.  Our conversations consist of "how's your day?" and "what is your dog doing?".  She has a little old dog.

I lost my Dad to Alzheimer's four years ago and he didn't know who I was for five years before that.

Dyal_SC

Perfectly said @jabam.  You have a wonderful mom.