What I Learned From My Mother

In celebration of Mother’s Day, I thought I’d write a short post on what I learned from my mother that has enabled me to be successful in life. And by successful I mean happy, healthy, a great job and able to enjoy life!

First, my mother raised my brother, sister and me by herself. My grandparents (her parents) were nearby and helped. My father was pretty much out of the picture and then once they divorced, we barely saw him and then never heard from him again.  It was a struggle growing up, but frankly more so for my mother than us.  We never wanted for much.  We didn’t go on vacation but never thought about it and didn’t miss it.  We were happy!  Most important to my mother was that we all went to college – and we did – she saw to that.  She wanted it to be better for us than it was for her.  I bet you all could say pretty much the same thing about your own mothers!

It’s about time she had fun!

Here is what I learned from my mother:

• Stick up for yourself and what you believe in.
• Be good to others.
• Be kind to animals.
• Treat others with respect – no one is better than someone else.
• Share what you have with others.
• Look after your brother and sister – you only have each other.
• You can do much more than you think you can.
• Be honest.
• Learn something new every day.
• Pay attention to what is going on around you.
• Try to make the world a better place.

The list could go on and on!

This blog post is for my mother, Fay. A woman I have always looked up to and admired; an intelligent, caring woman who has gone above and beyond for me, my sister and brother.  I learn something from her every day!