Dr. Laura,
I have listened for years and today, never written, or called. I 'm not writing you with dilemma, but something that reminded me how being a real mom is all worth it.
I was cleaning out my closet, something that was a scary task, going through clothes, things I had previously put to the side in baskets and put away, etc. Well, I stumbled upon a handwritten Valentine from my oldest son, now 28, and a good man. It was written years ago, probably when he was a young teen. Colored in crayons on the front to look like it was from a little kid and read: "Happy Valentimes! Mom" because that's what he used to say when he was little. Written on the inside in his teenage vocabulary, it read: "I was thinking last night, just how hard your job must be. I don't think anyone could do what you have done, and will do, raising us. You're amazing. Never think for a second that I don't look up to you." And then in purple crayon "Happy Valentines Day, Mom" and in red crayon "I Love You", and his name.
How timely to find that. He is 3,000 miles across the country and has encouraged and challenged me to continue to fight the good fight for my 14-year-old son and don't give up. I head forward reminded that being there (being a real mom) matters and is "amazing"! So to you and all moms out there….."Don't think for a second they don't look up to you". I'm thankful for that reminder and I accept the challenge!
All my best,
Julie
