Barb was the toughest, nice person I ever met. Man, she told you what was on her mind, no holds barred. It was often not pleasant. Psychologists would have graded her low, as did we kids along the way. We frequently had a maternal gripe. But looking back and searching for my own "mom" answers, I never have a problem thinking about what MY MOM would have to say regarding just about any given situation. So I reference back, often being able to site the exact phrase, tone and opinion she might have had.
Security.
Not that she was always right, it is just that she told you where SHE stood on a topic. What a life store of convenient advice! In the end, while growing up in my house was not a tiptoe through the tulips, we all really turned out well, functional, and each one of us an individual.
"I HAVE RAISED six only children!" she would complain. Well, she did see us all as individuals and she did have an assortment of expectations based on who you were, etc. But as the day ends, she expected us all to do our best. Mom was tough, fair, and strong as a mighty fortress, and all was motivated by love.
There is so much more, I must save it for another blog! She had many talents, skills, and unique views on life!
I almost titled this "My Mom was such a great Mom", but her mothering was so effective that it truly lives on. She is. Here's to hoping I do the same!
Why is your mom unique and special? Please comment.
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