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a day of appreciation
Posted on May 9th, 2010 3 commentswoke up this morning thinking about how much my mom has given me over the past almost 39 years. We take for granted a lot of times the things our mothers did for us in our childhood years. Some hard to remember, some very formative. I am very grateful for all of that. I am also extremely lucky and appreciative for how my mom has stood beside me in the last several years, supporting not only me but how she was there for Beth.
There were many times when mom would drop what ever was going on here in Sitka and come down to spend time with us. She was there unconditionally for whatever we might have needed. I know for myself I would have been in an entirely different place had it not been for her support, love and understanding.
It pains me too that we have that mutual understanding of how life can change as it has. We don’t talk about it much but I think we have an unspoken understanding about what each other might need. How to negotiate ourselves around in our new worlds, and when to step in and be there for one another. Though, as usual, mom is there for me more than I am there for her I think.
Happy Mothers Day, today and always mom. Also, a very happy mothers day to Erika. A mom with the energy, drive and compassion of 100 moms! You rock! Many, many happy wishes to all of my other ‘moms’ out there! I love you all!
3 responses to “a day of appreciation”
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Kevin, thank you for your very loving words. You are where you need to be-checking my bike tires, making sure I don’t get overwhelmed with techno stuff! This morning I thought of the great joy and priviledge this day represents and how happy and fortunate I am to celebrate this day as a mom. In the midst of that is also a remembering of one who was as much a daughter to me as your sister. My heart will encompass that love on Mothers Day forever.
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Khampho May 10th, 2010 at 00:31
Happy Mother’s Day Kara (actually about 30 min past the actual mother’s day). Kevin was right about you always being there for Beth and Kevin. Whenever I was in Seattle to see Beth, you were always there. Your endless love and support for Beth and Kevin are very inspiring to me as a mom. Happy Mother’s Day.
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Dear Kevin,
You and Kara are a great inspiration to me. Love, Aunt Claire
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Kara May 9th, 2010 at 22:35