The Only Woman In My Life

The one and only person I would die for in this world is the only woman in my life, my Mom. I am writing this entry to somewhat express my love to my mother. I know this isn’t going to showcase everything but it’s my way to shout out loud to the world that I owe everything, absolutely every single thing.

Our destiny for being together was not quite the standard. My definition of standard is that children are raised by their parents, but for many of us we grew up and were raised by our family relatives. My siblings and I didn’t have the opportunity to go through our childhood with our parents. And, therefore, there was no opportunity for us to build a parent-child relationship all the way through those years.

Fortunately in 2001, our lives came to an intersection - thanks to Immigration and Naturalization Service - after so many years; I’d say close to 10 years. I must say it was awkward position to be in, knowing that the person I knew in my head that I had a “Mother” and that she was in abroad, was walking towards us and gave us very warmth hugs and kisses and stood there and stared at us. I sure didn’t know how to react and asked myself “So, this is my Mom?”. Yes, that was her!

Over the years we’ve learned things about one another - through “thick and thin” - and we built our relationship which is getting stronger and unbreakable year after year. However, we realize we are human and human makes misjudgments. But, we both believe we just love one another. It takes one to know and love someone.

Out of the blue I’d text her and say “I love you, Mom!” and saying those words to her makes my day. They really do. I want to take every opportunity I can get to make her realize she’s worth more than anything I have, or anything I’ve ever had, or whatever I will have in the future. She is totally beyond priceless.

So for those folks out there you only get one mother in your lifetime. Make her feel you owe your life to her. Because if you stop and think about it, WE all do. Say I love you, Mom every now and then. It’s worth it. She definitely deserves those words. So pick up your phone right now and call/text your Mom and say but mean those words. I guarantee it - you’ll make her day.