This is for Nicole and her mom who has passed away about this time 2 years ago. Happy Mothers day sweetie, I know this is a difficult time of year because of what happened. All mothers want to feel special this time of year, women go through so much to bring a child into the world and it is just the beginning. One of the most important aspects of raising a child is nurturing and cultivating a child's early years and instilling in them love and security. From what you have told me your mom always had you as first priority...ok well Michael was first but she told her husband to be Reg that "her kids come fist", so that he would realize what he was getting into when he married her. You didn't always see eye to eye with you mom at times like daughters and mothers do and it wasn't until the last year or so of her life that your bond became a bit stronger. I believe it was because of your motherhood that helped bring you closer in a way, it was a shame that she is not here to experience her grandchildren at this stage she would have loved to hear about all of the things that Caleb would do and it is sad that Faith will never get to see her in this life. Your mother did teach you a lot about life, from what I gather she taught you to be strong, free spirited and someone who thinks for herself. Most of your friends came to you for advice in their puberty stage because your mom didn't shy away from telling you things about your teenage phase. Your mom let you make you own mistakes and with that freedom you learned from yourself how to choose the moral path. She taught you that you need to fight for yourself, like the time that she forced you into taking on that girl that kept picking on you and how you kicked the crap out of her and she never bugged you again. Maybe that side of the family is where you get your hockey tough mentality. Violence is normally not the best method but not letting others bully or put you down is important in your growth and she instilled that in you. She loved you even though she didn't show it as others would but she was a special mom, you are not unlike in some ways but you have a lot of her great qualities and I am so happy that you are a mother to Caleb, you do so many things for him and make his life so great, your mom taught you a lot of things about how you are a mother to him, the mistakes as well as the accomplishments. I want to tell you how much I love you and I am sorry that you mom is not around to witness you more as a mom and to see the influence that she made on you and on Mike. Mike is doing great as a single dad your mom would be so proud of him, and would adore her grandaughter, she would definitely be attached to her hip if she were alive...we all know she would be a memere's little girl...I hope that this mothers day you will start to see how great of a mother you are..Caleb wants to tell you he loves you sooo much and loves when you do puzzles with him and play with him. Happy Mother's day to everyone, especially my wife and best friend.
Love Gene.
