Her Presence

A mother's love is like no other,
She's there to love, protect and hover.
When a child's life takes altered course...
Then she comes to be the source,
Of thought, question and suggestion
To aid her child in choosing direction.

How strong doth a mother's love extend?
Far and wide into the deepest bend.
God blessed her with his most precious gift,
To rear with love and make them swift.
Life echoes loud throughout each day...
Each choice one makes--a price to pay.

My dear mother was the very best...
She encouraged me through every test.
No matter what things came my way
She'd help me prepare for each next day.
A poem she once wrote began like this...
"If I were a painter, I'd paint you a smile"
She painted my cheeks with her tender kiss, mild.

I was a girl, not a second boy!
The word at delivery shed pure joy.
And, thus, from that eventful day
I was pampered, loved and taught to play.
She left this world eight years ago...
So very hard to let her go.

But understand this peace of mind,
On many days I sense her kind...
On a quiet, still day-I feel her sway,
To and fro in a gentle way.
A mother's love remains in place
As all of us keep living with fast pace.

Celebrate your mother's love...
You can watch it fly on wings of a dove!

Now pause, and think of words so true...exactly what is a mother to you?
Some words come to mind as I sit and rewind
I'll share mine and you see what you find.

A mother is....
unconditional love; peacemaker; cheerleader; confidant; courage; strength; brick wall; a soft place to fall; protector; enabler; devoted; warrior; confidence; role model; teacher; counselor; mind reader; map to life; experience; great listener; experienced; knowledgeable; healer; home maker; leaning post; teacher; tower of strength; negotiator; solice; nurturing; honest; chef; defender; security; referee and finally, all heart and soul...unconditional love.

Just another reason I have successfully faced challenges whether worldly, personal or medical with a strong, silent strength to see it through. I grew up with a tremendous 'fear' of doctors. I find it so amazing that these days, I go and come to all kinds of medical professionals without hesitation. Life's lessons have brought me beyond fear. Life's lessons have enabled me to grow and accept a 'second chance.'
Pause and ponder your past. What's there?