Dear Mom, I’ll always remember….

This post is a personal one that I thought I would write to my mom in heaven. Mother’s day is a hard day for me since my mom isn’t here. If your mom is here please cherish her and do something nice for her even if it’s through social distancing. Check out ways to get through Mother’s Day with your mom here. This post I wanted to write down some memories that I had with my mom. Dear mom I’ll always remember….

Dear Mom, I’ll always remember…

That time you put my dad out of the house when you found out he was cheating. You didn’t play any games! You didn’t beat around the bush and play house nor lower your standards at what you will and won’t accept. I remember you telling me that my dad was about to be home and to say bye-bye because that would be the last time you see him. She wasn’t lying!

Remember when they asked you to lead the children’s choir and you started signing. I was shocked because I didn’t even know you could sing.

That time you came to the school because I cussed a teacher out. She refused to pronounce my name correctly and I messed up her name in return and cussed at her. You came to the school and dragged me out that classroom. Those were the times when they allowed moms to be the mom without repercussions.

Remember when you told me you had cancer? I didn’t know what it was…so I thought you would be cured with some meds and be okay forever. It came back again and again and again until you said you were tired and gave up.

That time you said I love you. My mom never said those words that I could recall but the last day I saw her alive she said Kita…I love you and you better raise that boy good. I said I know mom…I know. She didn’t have to say the words she did it in her actions. Kinda like me I don’t say the words but you will know if I love ya or even like ya.

Remember when I hung up on you because you told me that I needed to finish college and I thought I knew what was best. Don’t tell me what to do you didn’t finish college. I remembered the words and it stung even me. We didn’t speak for a few days which is the longest I have ever gone not speaking to you. I called you first and did not apologize but you asked me if I had calmed down and when was I going to finish college.

Remember when we dressed alike every Mother’s Day. I have all the pictures and I have not done that with my daughter. I don’t even know why…

That time I didn’t get an Easter basket at 18 and you said you thought I was too old for an easter basket…no ma’am I want one every Easter until you can’t make them anymore. She gave me one every single Easter until she passed away.

That time I came from Grandma’s house and saw an alligator in the driveway (it was down from me like about 20 feet) You didn’t believe me and said Kita you don’t know your animals it was a dog. I know my animal’s mom it was an alligator. Sure enough, we called the neighbors and they came out to see and there it was casually walking towards our house. They shot him and had some good eating lol

Remember my graduation. You had just had surgery to remove the cancer again and the doctors wouldn’t let you out but you were determined to be there, and you came wheelchair and all straight from the hospital that morning right to the graduation.

There is an old song I remember Mama that I loved by your favorite singer.

I remember the holidays with all the gifts and didn’t know how you did it with no money.

My mom was the best mom and you don’t get many like her. This Mother’s Day if you speak to your mom tell her you love her and if you don’t speak to your mom…still tell her silently in your own way. I will be wearing my shirt and if you know someone who doesn’t have their mom anymore get them one! They also come in Grandma and Dads!