* Three days of beautiful weather. There is a chance of thunderstorms later this weekend.
* Blogging and commenters are really slow lately. Seems everyone is in a funk, except for LL. The madness continues over there.
* The two W-daughters are having a garage sale on FM1655 north off of HWY 380 today and tomorrow 7 am - ??? Second house on the left. Follow the signs. Lots of baby clothes.
* Mothers day is Sunday. Please remember your mother either with a gift, card or your presence. Take her out somewhere to lunch or supper, or maybe just riding around. For those whose mother is no longer with us, a prayer of peace in your heart, warm memories and comfort to your soul is my request for you.
* Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there!
* There is a Jewish Proverb that says "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made Mothers". That is my mother, she is everywhere. She has always been a huge part of my life. Trouble is, I didn't know it. It took me the better part of 40 years to appreciate my mother. It took me that long to realize just how much she loves/loved me. It is said that when a child is born, a mother is born. The mother never existed, just a woman. Being a mother is absolutely new to them. I see this now in my own daughter and in seeing this it helped me to understand this perception of love. How tragic is it that it took me so many years to be a son, yet the instant I was born, my mother knew exactly what she was and that she would love me forever and unconditionally?
Mom,
I want to say that I am sorry for not realizing for so many years just how much you love me and for not recognizing the rewards that you bestowed on me. God placed me in your hands 49 years ago. Into the hands of the most caring, loving and least selfish person that I know. I knew that you loved me, but I just didn't recognize how much or truly appreciate how much till I hit bottom. At that point in my life you were standing right there to help pick up the pieces and put them back together. You NEVER once asked why, you never once condemed me, never once berated me or made me feel like any less a person. You held my hand through one of the toughest times in my life and supported me financially, and mentally through it all. I can't express in words just how much that I thank you and appreciate the love that you have shown me through your grace. I also want to thank you for leading me to God. Thank you for NEVER pushing God on me and letting me find my own way and path that God was showing me, for just leaving that door open so that I could peek in sometimes and see what I was missing.
Mother, it is my time now. Time for me to step up and to somehow repay you and Harold for all the things that you did for me and my family. I will be here for you. I sometimes get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and forget these things that I have mentioned and for that I am also sorry. I want to be there for you, truly I do. In the future I promise to strive to be a better son, a more faithful son. A son that you can brag to God about someday. I love you mother.
Your son Wendell
11 comments:
W-mom is also an excellent cousin. Harold is the best also.
Now that's an awesome letter...
Thank you Lord for answered prayer. What a blessing to read this letter today, thank you for all you do and for being such a good man. Your writing ability amazes me, I love to read your blog. Love always Mom
OMG! MASCARA ALERT! This is a beautiful tribute to your mom. You have a way with words, people think I married you for your money but they're wrong!
I love you
Your tribute to your mother brought tears to my eyes. Then when I got over that, they came back when I read your mother's response. Thank you to you and Whit for being my friend and being my brother and sister in Christ.
Thank you for this, Corner. I miss my mother very much, and this time of year is bittersweet for me.
I loved your letter both as a daughter, and as a mother. Ya done good, dude.
awesome letter but a real tearjerker. Hope my sons realize that someday in my lifetime, I have good sons just a little thoughtless at times.LOL
Your letter to your mom touched my heart. Your ability to voice your feelings by writing this blog is not something I expected from you, but is something I truly admire about you. I agree with your mother that you are a good man, always striving to be better. Whitney is fortunate to have you as her life partner. I do love you, Mo
Great letter Cuz. Your mom has been there for so many people and has never asked for anything on return. She allowed you and I to be crazy kids while she sat back and shook her head. I love her like I do Mom and there aren't words to express the respect I have for her and Uncle Harold. Gotta admit Cuz got choked up reading it also
What an awesome way to provide Mom with the words in your heart. I also feel the same way you do about her. I have to say I would not be the woman I am today without her (and Harold). I will terribly miss Mom, Harold, you Whit and all the gang, while we are up here playing in the cold white stuff. Hopefully you guys will come and visit. Back to Mom, I live her dearly and I am proud when people say I am just like her. What a testament and a Godly example she is every day!!
A very loving and caring letter to your Mom(my cuz). She is a shoulder for me to cry on and has given me wonderful advice the last few years. I love her too!!!!
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