MY MOM!  - Photo - Odelia Chavez - WORLD WAR II  "V" FOR VICTORY WAR FACTORY WORKER ID BADGE - circa 1942

For my Mom, mother's day was everyday

she had to contend with all or some portion

of 13 sons and daughters--each with different

personalities, needs and ambitions.

 

She's long gone now but is always close--

in our hearts and memories.

Mom put all of us in motion--

and I'm most appreciative

to this day

for her way of setting the bar high,

and getting the best from each of us.

 

Mom set the tone and direction

for us all to aspire to.  And

to this day we are still in awe

of her toil and sacrifice for

her children.

 

So for those of you who still have

a mom around--

count your blessings and get closer to

her while you still can.

Let your relationship blossom into wonderful memories

about a wonderful person--your Mother.