Moms

In past year, I have gotten quite a bit of mothering from my sisters. I think because they are mothers, it just comes naturally to extend their mothering to me. Even on her own birthday, my younger sister was treating her daughter-in-law, granddaughter and me when we went to the zoo. Laura is buying lunch and paying our admission, quite oblivious to the fact that it is her birthday. I am glad her husband reminded her when we went out to dinner that night and when some of the best chocolate cake was delivered to the house. Otherwise, I think Laura would have forgotten her birthday just like my Mom would do.
Yes, they take after my mom or I should say our mom. It is what our mom did; she looked after us and extended her mothering to others and I find my sisters doing the same. My mom thought of others and she passed that on to us. Even before my mom got sick, my older sister was looking out for her siblings' welfare. Because of her own fight with cancer, Mary was able to help me understand what Mom was going thru 2012. And Laura stayed with Mom during her final days in Idaho and was there for Mom fought her battle in Washington. Laura took my place as the assigned caregiver. Mary eased my guilt by telling me that Laura was about the only sibling who was in a position to be Mom's caregiver.  Both Mary and I work full-time.
Yes, I am in debt to my sisters, who have been a mom to me throughout my life. It was Mary who talk me to pray. It was Laura who at six months, taught me about courage as she fought for her life.
And I am even in greater debt to our mom who showed us the way. Thanks, Mom for everything you have done for us, your children, your family and countless others. Your legacy will live on by those you touched.