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Wednesday, 30 August 06 ::
to my ma on her birthday
I just sent this to my ma, as it is her birthday today:
I know, i know, its your birthday. Your dear daughter is kind of tired, working on finding her feet in a PhD program. But so you know, I brag on you here. I talk about my mother the PhD and how she did it with two young ones, and their father helping some, but still, you did it. I tell people that I'm not bragging that my mother is a PhD, but in fact its that I'm so proud of you, I'm so proud that I get to call you my mom. Aren't I a lucky woman? I would say, yes.
The next 3 - 4 years are going to be hard, and there are going to be times when I wonder why I'm doing what I'm doing, but then a day like yesterday is going to come along, and when I think about the first person I want to tell, its going to be my ma. Why? Cause I love you, and I want to tell you what I've just accomplished, because I want you to know that I wouldn't be here without your support. I want you to know that while there have been times that I have ridden you pretty hard, that I love you, and I want to show you what you helped to create, I want you to know that the hard work has paid off.
I love you mom, so very much. I am a lucky woman, and when I count my blessings everyday these days, you are one of the first I get to count. Aren't I lucky? That doesn't even need to be a question, of course the answer is yes.
Love,
Me.
posted by brooke at August 30, 2006 09:23 AM
