My mom and I have always been close. She has that uncanny ability to hold back when I need to figure things out for myself, and to step forward when she can tell I am yearning for guidance. She has been a great shoulder to lean on during the wedding planning process, and I can tell she's having fun watching all the plans take shape, and adding her own touches here and there.
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| Mom and me, 1983-ish |
She and my dad basically eloped in Alaska (they were married by Mrs. Claus at the Santa Claus House at the North Pole - nope, I'm not kidding!) So this whole wedding thing - big fun party, with all the trimmings and details, bunches of friends and family, and a whole lotta collective joy - is not only exciting for me, it's exciting for her.
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| Mom and Dad on their wedding day, 1975 (yes, Dad is totally rockin a powder blue tux) |
I'm also her only child, and I can imagine it must be pretty darn neat to watch your daughter get married.
Maybe someday I'll get to have the same experience.
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| Mom and me sailing on the Hudson, summer 2010 |
Mom, I'll always be yours, and I'm so glad to have you with me as I take this step forward in my life. Happy birthday, and I love you!
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