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OT: So I called my mother today;

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jabam
jabam Posts: 1,829
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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....
Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • stompbox
    stompbox Posts: 729
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    We all need to stop and let the real world sink in every now and then.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Yes!  Got take a step or two back every now and then. Respect. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    You are a good guy @jabam. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,415
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    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
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    Thanks for the story. Enjoyed reading it and does make you think....
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Sammi
    Sammi Posts: 598
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    Good on ya brother!  :clap:
    Sudbury, Ontario
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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    @jabam Nice story. Yes, talk to her while you still have her. My mom and I were very close; I miss her. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Good Man, great son.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • epcotisbest
    epcotisbest Posts: 2,173
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    Thank you for sharing.
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    Cherish your parents while you have them. I am sure she appreciated your call (s) waymore than you know.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
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    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
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,168
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    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.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,053
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    Perfectly said @jabam.  You have a wonderful mom.  
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