Some of my fondest memories in life came from you mom. Some of the best lessons you taught me. Reading me books, giving me bathes, saying prayers with me and doing my hair are a few of the memories I cherish. Love, security and encouragement is what you gave me my entire youth. Coming from that rocky childhood into an unfulfilling marriage, you were still able to be everything for me. Life was tough for you I know but you were still the mother you never had. With one disappointment after another, I know you sometimes wanted to runaway but put me first everyday. Knowing how important stability and having a father was in my life you stayed, took care of me and watched me go off on my own. Mom I can’t tell you enough how much I love you for that and for being such a self less person. Read more…