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 
That's a very beautiful post and Wow how beautiful was your Mum… in all the photos here… and you too… actually everyone pictured here is radiating beauty.best wishesRobyn
I'm especially touched that you included your dad in the lineup.