Happy Mothers’ Day from New York! I’m quite a few miles away from my mom on
this day, but it doesn't keep me from thinking about her and her incredible
influence on my life; she (and pop) will have to accept part of the blame
for who I am today! She’s a guru of the grandest kind, and she’s lived an exemplary
life for all of us to follow, if we dare. She’s been an example to her children
and to anyone who is lucky enough to know her. She needed no words; she taught
us by her actions.
She taught us to live from our hearts. I’m not sure there’s
ever been anything that she’s done halfheartedly. She has lived a life of simple,
honest compassion before our very eyes. She has lived what she believes and she connects with those around her through love and understanding.
She taught us to love unconditionally. We've not always
agreed on things, and I've made some less than intelligent decisions, but I
have never doubted her love or support for me. Far too many children experience
their parents’ love as a bargaining chip; not us…ever. Also, the love and
acceptance mom and pop have shown my wife has been priceless to me. My wife is my world and my family, and I’m
forever grateful for their love towards her.
She taught us not to fear change. Over the past ten years, I've
seen my mom adjust to a helluva lot of change, and she did it all
in stride. As challenging and, no doubt painful, as some of those changes have
been, she woke up every morning and did what she needed to do. She was never
fearful to admit when she was wrong; if she saw something that needed to
change, she changed it.
She taught us to enjoy life to the fullest. Mom has a saying:
Love God and have a big time! She has always been one to squeeze every bit of
enjoyment out of the moment. That passion for life is contagious, and it is
with me even though miles apart.
She taught us to be ourselves and to find what makes us
happy. One of the final keys to my coming out was the fact that I knew my
parents wanted me to be at peace, be happy, and be me. Ultimately, she wanted us to grow up kind and
happy, and she has always supported us in the pursuit of such.
Today, I am happy and fulfilled, and I am grateful for my
mom’s support and love. She has instilled in me the strength I need to be the
change I wish to see in this world. My wife and I are so grateful to have such
a soul in our corner, and we feel her constantly cheering us on.
Peace.
…and to those of who struggle on a day such as today because
you have not experienced the mother’s love you deserve; know that if my mom met
you, she would hug you and love you like you deserve. Peace to you.
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