Precious Moments

I am sharing mom and my conversation today, Friday, March 16, 2012 because this conversation means the world to me. I am writing this note sitting in my mom's favorite chair in her home at the supportive living place that we are moving her out of this Sunday.  God certainly blessed me.  I have waited 56 years for the gift I received from my mother today.

The visit started out as so many have in the past.  We went for a walk, sat under gazebo looking out on pond, and had ice cream. She was frustrated and tired from all the physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Ron stopped by for a while to visit with us. Before Ron left she told him that she loves him a lot.  He told her the same thing.

After Ron left and she and I were sitting in her TV room my mom had a lot to say to me.  I wanted to capture every word by writing them down as soon as I left her.  I never wanted to forget this day.  Here are some of the things I remember:

I love you with every minute of every day even when I am in a bad mood.

I am so sorry I treated you badly.   I was bad to you.  Forgive me.

I appreciate everything you do. 

Julienne, you treat me good. I know you are doing a lot for me.

I know I am in a bad mood I still want to see you.

Does Ron hate me for you spending so much time with me?

She wanted to kiss me several times today. I told her I was going to Michigan tomorrow for Ron's Aunt Erma's 90th birthday.  I would see her Sunday. She shook her head. . .more kisses.

After all these years I finally know that my mother loves me and I love her too.

I waited all my life to hear her say and mean these words to me.  With God’s blessing,  I never gave up on her.  Needless to say I had a beautiful visit with my mom today.