A Tribute To A Woman
Filed Under life lessons | Posted on September 17, 2008
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This woman is my mom. This post is for her and about her. It is about strength, courage and selflessness. Her name is Mary.
My mother gave up her ambitions in order to take care of her family when she was just 16 years old. She was valedictorian of her class in high school, lost her father and had 4 brothers and sisters who were much younger. Her mother didn’t really speak English at the time.
My mom gave up her dream of going to college in order to provide for her brothers and sister. She put one brother through medical school to help him achieve his dream and gave another the opportunity to leave home to pursue his dreams of playing professional baseball. She supported all of them until they were able to pursue their own dreams.
Mary made a name for herself in business working for Dow Chemical and IBM. She received awards for some of the work she did with those companies and worked her way up year after year. She even received a Presidential award during the 70’s when she set up a van pool system for Dow Chemical employees all over the country. Mary did everything with gusto and took all her responsibilities seriously.
Fast forward this scenario about 10 years. My mom met the man of her dreams and married him. Due to complications from bad surgeries, my mom could not have kids. That didn’t stop her from adopting my sister and I and telling us about it as soon as we were able to understand the concept. She will always be our real and only mom.
My mom taught us to cook and take care of ourselves from a very young age. My friends would come to my house after school and help us with all the chopping, cutting and whatever else the detailed instructions were to get dinner ready. There are some good cooks out there thanks to my mom.
Now we are here in September of 2008. This strong, giving and loving lady won’t be with us much longer. She was diagnosed less than 2 weeks ago with the final stage of cancer which has spread all over. My mom has had tons of visitors and people coming from all over. We had an amazing party where people just played guitar and sang, drank too much and celebrated my mom’s life. She was like a little kid and the love permeated through to everyone. It was beautiful.
So this is my tribute to my my mom. It’s a life lesson as well. When you live your life honorably it comes back to you. People will remember your strengths and shortcomings. Focus on your strengths and give. Be as selfless as possible. It will come back. That is what my mom did.
I love her more than I think she knows. The thing is she probably loves me more than I can understand.
Thank you Mom for everything. I love you.
laura
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That was just beautiful. Made me tear up. My thought and prayers are with you and your mom. *hugs*
Hi Laura
What an incredibly moving and inspirational post. My thoughts are with you.
Ros
Laura,
Wow, that was quite a story. I’m sorry to hear about the cancer - such a terrible disease.
Your mom is a really great example for you, I’m sure. Interestingly, she sounds a lot like my mom.
Hi Laura that was a beautiful post and tribute to your mother! You are truly blessed! My prayers to you and your family.
Take Care,
Kristina
Your Mom is a hero! I had no idea about some of these things. Sounds like she gave sacrificially, and lovingly while touching many lives and being a blessing to others. You have made a great tribute, Laura.
What a fantastic tribute you have written Laura. This just adds to the already long list of things I like about the internet. Thank you for sharing and I’m sure you will be able to come and read this over and over and feel pretty good about what a tremendous mom you had.