Dear Mom by Sherri Emily

		Author Name: SherriEmily	3 Comments
		Date Added: September 16, 2003 10:09:25	Average Score: (Needs 2)
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Dear Mom

We've had some difficult times and I don't know if all the hurt and pain can be mended. I know that mothers and daughters don't always get along and see eye to eye, and I realize now that you are only human not superwoman! I wish that I could have been that perfect child that you wished for me to be. Not so argumentive and strong with my words. I wish I would have made some different choices, but I'm not perfect and I did make some wrong choices in my life. I know you only want whats best for me and I know that most of the time I don't listen to your advice, I'm stubborn, this I know, and maybe even a little selfish and egotistical. I have children of my own now and sometimes I see some of me in them and I wonder how you could have remained strong through the years. I know now just how much it hurts when your child is so difficult. I know now just how many tears you cried, how many late nights you went through worry. I know you said to yourself on numerous occasions, 'Why' Why is she such a difficult child, where did I go wrong? Mom, you did no wrong, you did the best you could, you loved me the only way you knew how. I realize now, that in raising children you are not handed a handbook, you learn too. I know it's not easy raising children, especially difficult ones, and I know it may be too late, but I'm sorry. I thought maybe this Mother's Day I should tell you - I love you very much and someday it will show.

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	Comment By: Lady Dragonwyck on September 26, 2003 09:14:18 AM	Report
	Very touching piece that hits home with me. My Mom and I had difficult times and unfortunately she went to Heaven during a time when we were out of touch. So that is very difficult to deal with. But, I have tried to make amends and feel she is looking down from Heaven and we both have a better understanding of one another. Treasure your time together and I often think that I wish I would have "held my temper" at times back then. Very well written piece, though, and I hope she enjoys and appreciates it. Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: The Bag Lady on September 16, 2003 01:13:50 PM	Report
	Sherri~ You have written a soul- searching piece~ Too many times the fabric of the family is torn and frayed, and we lose time with loved ones~ Softly and beautifully written~ Margaret Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Barbara Demasson on September 16, 2003 11:18:54 AM	Report
	Very good, we do make mistakes and learn as we go...both parents and children. Beautifully said, don't wait for your love to show OK, do it now! :) Respond To This Comment