A Mothers Day Letter

[fergy4ever]

I recieved this from my son, and would like to share brcause it is so heart warming.

                                                 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY 

Or should I say grandmothers day?  Your babys are all gown up, for the first time in my life I feel like a man, and after 4 kids hopefully your daughter is becoming the woman she will be (god help us).  Life for us hasn't always been easy, but we never wanted for anything.  You have always done absolutely everything in your power to take care of us and show us that we are loved, and I for one am thankfull for that every day of my life. 

 

There are so many kids out there that don't have that shoulder to lean on, that solid roof over their heads to support them when the world comes crashing down around us.  That wonderfull mother who remembers all the thousand things that make us happy and goes out of her way to bring them into our lives.  I do, and believe me I am blessed.

 

Theres a few things you have done in my lifetime that have really stood out to me, and while some of them are material things, it's not the item itself but the impact it has had on my life,  I just want to take a second and reflect on some of those things back to you so you can see some of the joy and experiences you have brought to me.

 

1.  The Dirtbike.  That hunk of junk brought me more memories and fun than anything else in my life.  Flying through the woods on that thing out in the middle of nowhere, just me and nature, was one of the defining moments of my childhood, and if I could go back to any time in my life and live it again it would be that golden summer without a doubt.  That's what got me started on my motorcycle kick, and while I can't begin to describe the joy those two wheels bring me, I can thank you for bringing it into my life.

 

2. The Computer.  Arguably a blessing and a curse at the same time.  The computer was another one of those things that really meant alot to me.  ALOT.  I think it's obvious how much I enjoyed it, I've hardly spent a day off a computer since we brought that one back from Cleveland.   I've done alot with computers since I was 15, I've seen alot and learned alot.  I learned so much, and for the first time in my life it gave me a sense of pride, a sense that there was something in this world I was really good at.  It gave me confidence and pulled me out of all the trouble I would have gotten myself into had I not had that little grey box to soak into.

 

3. Hockey.  You took me to every single game, every single practice.  I loved it.  More than the hockey I loved you being there to watch me play, I tear up thinking about it. You always supported me no matter what I wanted to do, you never made me feel like I wasn't any good at something, and you never gave me any trouble when my ADD led me into different directions.   Iguana's, hocky, kickboxing, rollerblading, skateboarding, dirtbikes, go carts, books, movies, anything and everything.

 

4. The car, the suite from express, the shoes, the clothes, doing my laundry, everything you have always done.  YOU made my foundation here in St. Louis.  Not cher, not grandma, YOU.  That car is the only reason I'm still here I think, because for how rough everything was for me when I moved here that was the only thing I didn't have to worry about.   As for the clothes, you have always indulged my expensive tastes, I'm sure at the cost of doing things for yourself.  Don't ever think I haven't appreciated any of that stuff, because it has meant the world to me.  You supported me for almost two months that summer.  I wont forget it.

 

Things are hard for you guys in Cleveland, but everytime I have ever called you asking for help you have been there for me.  I know that when my world is collapsing all I have to do is call mom and she will do whatever she can.  I hope you know that I would do the same for you.  I'd give you the shirt off my back if you needed it.

 

I don't want to go on and on here, I just wanted to make sure that I took the time to express to you how much you mean to me.  I love you so much and I consider myself lucky to have a mother like you in my life who loves me.

 

Your amazingly handsome son,

Jason

[MamaMitchelle]

Nov. 10, 2008 at 7:51 AM

wow thats awesome. indeed you deserve to be told that. you must be a very happy and proud mum.

[TessaNoel]

Nov. 10, 2008 at 12:03 PM

This is a wonderful "gift" from your son!  I have tears in my eyes!  You are correct....this is so very heart-warming!

[grandma4five]

Oct. 4, 2009 at 4:21 PM

I looked at your page today, and read this - it is amazing.  You are as truly blessed as he.  The best compliment a child can give a parent is gratitude.   So many take the things and run.  He is a reflection of you and your husband.  Thank you for sharing this with us.

Blessings, Donna