Tammy
In acceptance and coming to terms with the recent passing of MY Mom, Im strong enough to share my heart. Tomorrow will make it 1 month since the first day of spring when she met our Lord and Savior. Mom was the sole provider of our family of 5 for many years. I was raised in a small 2bedroom 1 bath home. No garage, No front or back porch, No A.C. Or heat, No pets. The point is clear, very basic. However I never know I was missing something. My mom loved, cared, cleaned and most importantly, PROVIDED all my needs. I always felt accepted and lifted up with I was with her. My mom never complained about what she didn’t have or how someone wronged her. If there was something she didn’t have or if something major broke (like the main water supply into the house) she quickly adapted and moved forward. I don’t know how she ever did it, alone. She didn’t drive until the age of 40. Somehow again I never felt like we were lacking anything. My mothers demeanor when something did go wrong seem to always be calm. We always got though it.
She didn’t have anything more to give us but Love and a safe home. I’m the woman I am today from her strong will to not Rely on others. I remember asking her why she never sought out assistance from child support being she worked for the State of Florida. She replied with, I never wanted a hand out or a dime from anyone because they with then have say in you girls lives. She always wanted to protect us, no matter what the cost. Lastly, everyone that knew her, yearly was sent a Birthday Card & a call in your birthday from her. This only proves she cared more about the relationship than the materials she didn’t have. I feel this is why I never felt like, there was something missing. She stay focused on doing what mattered. I love you mom and miss you dearly. See you soon. Tammy
