~:[CH8 - Day 132]:~ The Dish of Life
My mom is a carnivore. She tends to love good cuts of steak and prime rib. Of course, she is someone who will pass on the best so that she could give it to others. I think many of us have mothers that are the same. As I cooked up a storm on this mothers day, I carefully placed each piece of the meal together, much like she has made the dish of our lives. Her life went from exploration to adventure, to focusing on what we needed, often sacrificing her own time, money and energy. As I see her care for my nephew, I can see all that she puts in to ensure that he is taken care of and know that she did that, if not more, for both my brother and I. I am so grateful to have a mother who has given so much to me to allow me such a comfortable life. While there are ups and downs within life, she is always there to support me and show me that she loves me. As I placed each piece down so carefully, I knew that it was nothing in comparison to the dish of life that she has prepared for me, much like mothers around the world have prepared for their children. To the mothers, the step-mothers, the grand and great grand mothers and to those who serve as a mother, whether a single father, a guardian, an aunt or anyone in that role, I salute the effort you put into setting the table for the youth. It is because of you that we have all the opportunities at our fingertips and the sacrifices you have made have no valuation, as they are priceless. I love you mom and all others who have been mother-like in my life, as I owe so much of where I am today to you.
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