Memorial Day weekend I met my siblings at my parent's home. I went down a day early because I was eager to drive my convertible in the nice weather and to help Mother prepare. She had decided that she was going to fix a Mexican Fiesta. She donned her big white chef's hat and went into the kitchen that morning to get to work. I offered to get the chips and salsa from the local restaurant and pick up a few items at the store. I may have gotten distracted and had my nails done, but I digress......So when dinner was served that evening, it was wonderful, complete with hot plates and everything you would find at an authentic Mexican restaurant.
I know that as people age, they appreciate and understand their parents more than in their youth. "Aging gracefully" doesn't seem adequate to describe her wit, her manners and her selflessness.
It never occurs to her to talk poorly about others (even in the Baptist world of Gossipville). I heard from another source that my mother went to church last week and ran into an acquaintance. While my mother smiled and spoke, as she turned around the person rolled her eyes and made a face to another friend as if she were still in junior high. Of course mother noticed, but never broke her smile, and never told me how she had been treated. She's just not that way.
So, Mother is my hero....my glue that keeps it all together for me. And no matter where we are, when I'm with her I'm home. :)
Your mother is the definition of a truly classy lady :)
ReplyDeleteDitto for me. Mom is a tremendous role model for someone that aspires to live according to the greatest commandments. I remember an incident over 40 years ago when my two friends mothers quized me on Mom's age and made some mean-spirited comments about her. She never reacted and continued to treat them much better than they ever deserved. I hope I can be like her when I grow up :-).
ReplyDeleteHaving Avis as my mother-in-law is one of my greatest treasures. I have a lot to learn from her.
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