by Micah Reeves

Created on: June 27, 2007

My mother and I talk usually a few times each week. Her love has brought me through many struggles in my life. We have an easy way with each other most of the time that wasn't there when I was younger. When younger she was my disciplinarian and my nurturer but our relationship has matured to much more over the years:

She is my confidante, friend, and mentor.

She takes care of herself with exercise and healthy eating habits.

She works more than full time because her job requires it and she doesn't complain.

She is the mother of 4 children and can tell you in a second good qualities about each of us.

She's kind, considerate, and honest. Don't ask her for the truth if you don't want to know. Even then she'll ask "Are you sure you want me to tell you what I think on this?"

She can't swim. She does the doggie paddle like an Olympian, though and if you laugh at her while she's trying this swim maneuver she will end up laughing so hard herself she has to stop. She stays in the shallow water in the pool so there's nothing life threatening about it. She made sure myself and my siblings all had swimming lessons so fear wasn't a factor when we went in the water.

My tears have soaked many of her shirts over the years. I've seen her cry 3 times that I can recall. It's not that she rarely cries, it's more so that she is a private person.

Don't ask her to say "vinyl" or "linoleum" because you'll end up laughing. This is not recommended because this is one of the unique times you will see her get angry.

When fear is my heart and I don't know what to do. I call my mother. She won't give me the answer but will help me explore my options until I've made a decision.

I know we aren't all gifted with a mother like mine, but wanted to share my love for mine.

"Thanks Mom." You are appreciated in so many ways and I don't tell you enough.

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