I am a Mom

Lorne and Dane

Of all the things I am in my life, this is the one that is most important. No matter what other title I have -- writer, knitter, designer, musician, volunteer, organizer, all that really matters is being a mom. I am still stunned at the overwhelming tie that we have with our children. As they were growing up, I would think that this is the best stage ever, and then the next stage would start.

I am blessed with two extraordinary sons who have become two extraordinary men. I was there at the miracles of their births, their first steps, their first day of school, and the day they moved away. I learned how to see to world again with fresh eyes as they had the tenacity to capture a butterfly and the compassion to let it go. I learned how to laugh at silliness again as they played Ninja Turtles  from a make believe theater on a rainy afternoon. I talked them through the struggle of facing a bully at school, homework that was difficult, and having to do things they didn't want to do, such as clean their rooms.  I felt their joy when they fell in love and their pain when their hearts were broken.

My greatest joy is that I raised two independent, self-sufficient men, and my greatest sorrow is that they grew up and moved away. I still talk to them nearly every day and they still make laugh. I still worry about them. When I see the news about a car crash on TV, I still have to check out the cars for my piece of mind.

Lorne and Dane

So World, here they are. You are a better place because of them.

It may be Mother's Day, but this is my Sons' Day too. I love both of you so much and rejoice every day you are in my life. Thank you, my sons, my loves.