After a rough day at school, she'd gently remind me that tomorrow would be a new day, which might be completely different than the one before. I wasn't always receptive to that notion, but, boy, have I called on that wisdom many times as an adult to put a "bad" day or moment in perspective.
Whenever I assumed something about a friend, she encouraged me to look at things from the friend's perspective and see if there was more to the situation than I was noticing. I frequently call on those lessons in compassion and tolerance when having heart-to-heart talks with my own daughter.
My mom has helped me cultivate (and resuscitate!) a few plants along the way, too, and modeled healthful habits (kale-beet juice, anyone?), so while I've certainly enjoyed the birthday spotlight today, I'm happy, if not compelled, to share it with her.
3 comments:
Happy Birthday once again Dear Alice. So nice that you acknowledge your Mom on this day as well. We are only but pieces of what others mark upon us, and it's always a kind gesture to thank them for doing so.
what a sweet and loving portrait of your mom! i hope you had a wonderful birthday! (i didn't realize you and i were exactly the same age :)))
So sweet of you to honor your mom this way. I loved the story and it's so true that we pass on our inherited wisdom. Love you.
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