Mom

This is my mom. She is one talented woman. She is artistic, creative, she sings, plays the piano, directs a mean choir, sews, gardens, cooks, knows more about sports than most women alive... you name it. She is unique in so many ways. Did you know she was raised in the West Indian Mafia? The HBO series that could be made about that extended family... good stuff.

My mom and I had a horribly rough patch during my teenage years. Somehow our relationship survived it, and after I moved out of the house, I discovered she was not an evil person who knew nothing and was trying to ruin my life. Imagine that!

I admire my mom for so many reasons. She has a great ability to sense when people need a listening ear, and she's a good advice giver. She is officially retired, but still teaches ESL, works for CES, holds multiple callings in their branch, and manages to remember and send a couple bucks to all her grandkids on their birthdays.

She has been a support to me during the worst and best times of my life. She loves me unconditionally, and has taught me so much about myself. We will never enjoy shopping together, but I am grateful for our relationship, and proud to call her my mom.

Happy Mothers Day, Mom! I love you!