You Never Stop Being A Mom.

Dear Diary, 

     This week I was told a story. It's a true story, and a touching one at that. 

     A friend of mine passed along a story told to her by her sister-in-law who is in her 50's. This sister-in-law's father went to visit his mother in Italy. The man was 70 years old and his mother was 94. He slept on the couch when he stayed at her house. One night, as he finished getting into bed, he heard his mother coming down the stairs. He was awake, but instead of acknowledging her presence, he stayed really still with his eyes closed, just to see what she would do. She pulled the slack of the blanket up so that it covered his body, she kissed him, and brushed his 70 year old face with her 94 year old hand. 

     You might be a young mom, you might be an old mom. You might be a mom of a mom, or even a great grandmother, as this woman was. But no matter what, you never stop being a mom. 

     Happy Mother's Day. 

Sincerely, 

Me. A Very Happy Mom.