Mothers and Sons: We Love, We Yell, We Lose, We Cry
2. I was inspired by the funeral of a beautiful woman that I knew. The beautiful mom of a friend of mine. Yeah, I shed tears…I know what it’s like to watch your mother go through something and be in pain…when I was dealing with my mom the best that I could offer her was to…entertain her (with inspirational messages, quotes and movies) and to make her laugh as much as I could.
Then I would go home at nights and cry, feeling like a failure because I couldn’t cure her cancer or have the strength to be there for her as much as I could have. Thank God for my stepfather. Actually, he has more than earned the title of “Dad.”
If you’re readin this…I almost choked up at the thought of your patience and love for my mom while I was writing this!
That is how I am going to love my wife.
“Lucky her,” you say. I know. Lol.
Well, my mother is a fighter and thank apparently God has some business for her to still do because she is still here alive and strong.
Mom you are probably going to read this.
I love you too…and see you Saturday!
We go through stages with our parents.
- As babies we love them
- As teens, we think they don’t understand…sometimes we even yell at them or we are disrespectful (well…West Indian kids not so much, but you know.)
- As we get older and have our own, we begin to appreciate and love our parents more and more.
- Then, as time goes by and by…then we lose them, cry, and REALLY APPRECIATE THEM.
The cycle continues then as we have our own children who keep this thing called “family” going.
Did this make you feel like calling someone and telling them you love them?
Do it.
You never know….
Peace and blessings…
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Murph
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This is my confession…Makes me wanna call my mother and Thank her for everything she has done for me in my life. Also, I should apologize to my fiance for arguing with her over petty things.This is my confession for today…
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MC
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loved this blog, really makes one reflect and relate
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Stephii A.K.A Nipple Nose :) ¬
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This was deep, and inspiring.
IDK what I’d do w/o her!
I just gave my abuelita a big kiss and Hug
Every night she sneaks in my room and makes sure I’m tucked in my sheets. It’s the little thing in life that mean so much more and we must be gracious and thankful to have such luxuries others may not have.
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Tonie W
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very profound post – hits home.
I lost my mum at a young age and it pains me when I see how some people treat their parents – I would give anything to go back in time and tell my mum that I loved her more, but unfortunately the old adage is true – a lot of times we don’t know what we have until it’s gone. I envy my friends, who still have the warmth and guidance of their mothers.
I remember being a kid, trying to picture life without my mother when news of someone else’s mother passing away got to me – trying to put myself in that person’s place – and then one day, I became that person, very suddenly – and the tables were turned – my experience and sudden loss was the one that everyone esle was trying to imagine.
And although I lost my world when my mum died, her passing taught me many things and continues to teach me. I’ve learned to find that nurturing mother within myself and I’ve realized my own strength, I’ve learned to show and tell the people in my life how much I love them and mostly I’ve learned that the best way to appreciate something is to imagine life without it.
Great work on the site Rahim – congrats.
Sending you light and care,
tcw
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SistasonFire
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I WAS MOVED BY THE OUTPOURING OF FEELING HERE! LOVE YOU SON!!
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D HOWARD
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I LOVE YOU RAHIM! YOU ARE THE PERFECT SON ON SO MANY LEVELS. READING THIS MAKES ME SO PROUD AND HONORED TO KNOW YOU AS A SON AND A PURPOSEFUL HUMAN BEING. I FEEL ACCOMPLISHED AND SUCCESSFUL AS A PARENT. THANK YOU
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Sbaez
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This was really nice Rahim! I agree you have a great mom and as a parent I pray that when my children are adults we can have a beautiful relationship like you and your mom have….. It’s truely a wonderful thing!
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Valerie Auguste-Partin
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Rahim
This was a beautiful posting. The woman who marries you will be getting a sensitive, caring and sentimental husband. Your mom Donna and I have know each other since childhood. I know that she is so proud of the man that you have evolved into.
Love,
Val
P.S. By the way… I changed your pampers when you were a toddler!!!
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Maria
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I love ur baby pic. I posted this on my FB wall
xoxo
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