To all the mothers it may concern:Have a wonderful day celebrating one of the hardest, most trying and thankless jobs in the world.
I am thinking of the great many women that helped shape my life and the woman I’ve become.
Mom: You are a special person, you are resilient and despite the adversity you’ve overcome you still have a wonderful capacity for love.
This was taken about 6 years ago.
Nina: You are the consummate caretaker, thank you for your love.
Nina on the left, my Mom on the right
Diane: I am lucky to have a step-mom like you. It couldn’t be more natural to have you in my life. I love the bond we share and the values you’ve instilled in me.
Diane, The Midget & Me
Aunt Dede: I’m grateful that we are close and for so many years shared
a mother-daughter bond.
At Disneyland with Aunt Dede
Nana: Though you are gone you are still the most influential woman in my life. I cherish the time I had with you and will not forget the things you taught me.
Nana comforting me, I was so unhappy – must’ve been that awful hair!
Dad: For so many years you had to be both mother and father. You did a great job, I’m thankful you wanted to tackle the job.
Happy Mother’s Day!!
A Dog-Eared Life 