I wasn't sure where to post this:

This isnt like the ones i hate. This one makes sense and is so true, for
some people. You dont know what ya got until its gone.
DONT TAKE HER FOR GRANTED!!!


When you were 8 years old, your mom handed
you an ice cream. You thanked her by yelling at her and
telling her its the wrong kind.

When you were 9 years old, she paid for
piano lessons. You thanked her by never even
bothering to practice.

When you were 10 years old she drove
you all day, from soccer to football to one birthday
party after another. You thanked her by
jumping out of the car and never looking back.

When you were 11 years old, she took you
and your friends to the movies. You thanked
her by asking to sit in a different row.

When you were 12 years old, she warned
you not to watch certain TV shows. You thanked
her by waiting until she left the house.

When you were 13, she suggested a
hair cut that was becoming. You thanked her by telling
her she had no taste.

When you were 14, she paid for a month
away at summer camp. You thanked her by
not writing a single letter.

When you were 15, she came home from
work, looking for a hug. You thanked her by
having your bedroom door locked.

When you were 16, she taught you how to
drive her car. You thanked her by taking it every
chance you could.

When you were 17, she was expecting an
important call. You thanked her by being
on the phone all night.

When you were 18, she cried at your high
school graduation. You thanked her by staying
out partying until dawn.

When you were 19, she paid for your
college tuition, drove you to campus carried your
bags. You thanked her by saying good-bye
outside the dorm so you wouldn't be embarrassed in
front of your friends.

When you were 25, she helped to pay for
your wedding, and she cried and told you how
deeply she loved you. You thanked her by
moving halfway across the country.

When you were 50, she fell and
needed you to take care of her. You thanked
her by reading about the burden parents
become to their children.

And then, one day, she quietly died. And
everything you never did came crashing down
like thunder on YOUR HEART.

HITS HOME BRO!!!!!!!!!!!!

scttr That is so true, my mom has been gone for 14 years now and there
isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of things like that. Thanks
great subject!

Last June my mom was in the ICU fighting for her life. I was told then
IF she made it she'd only live 6 months to a year. Many of us take our
Moms for granted, but me I'm thankful every time she can pick up the
phone and not be out of breathe. She has COPD. So here's to all
Moms....

awesome... and so true! I thank god for my mom everyday! even when I
have to go over to her house and help take care of her. The cancer
didn't get her. She fought that and won and by damn I am there with her
for every step she takes

Beautiful

I was 21 when I lost my Mom to Liver Cancer,,, Miss her more and more
each day

My Mom and I were bestfriends and I'm so thankful for that.She died way
too young and I miss her everyday.Never ever take forgrated any thing
because it may not be there later...
Thanks for posting this scatter.

wow.. thats so true.. and today was a perfect day to read it too..

my mom got admited to the hospital on saturday with a stroke...
shes only 46... and they are still running tests on her today..
she should be home tomoro tho..


thank you

Yes ... I did ,I do

And I will Always

I Love You And Miss Mom

I share a house with my mom now. I have to admit that there are times
when we get on each others nerves. But my love never faulters. I have
never ever...even as a child raised my voice to her. But, I have taken
her for granted, I must confess. No more though. I take care of all the
big and hard things around the house. We take turns cooking (me mostly,
smile), and I make sure she is well and does the important things she is
supposed to do.
Being her memory is whats hard, I can't even take care of my own.lol
Kat

Thank you! made me cry. I'm grateful to still have my mother.

hope you don't mind this tag. it's something that has been Email around
many times & still hits home..


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One day someone's mother died.

And on that clear, cold morning,
in the warmth of her bedroom,
the daughter was struck with
the pain of learning that sometimes
there isn't any more.

No more hugs,
no more lucky moments to celebrate together,
no more phone calls just to chat,
no more "just one minute."

Sometimes, what we care about the most goes away.
never to return before we can say good-bye,
say "I Love You."

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So while we have it . it's best we love it . . ...
and care for it and fix it when it's broken .
and take good care of it when it's sick.

This is true for marriage .... and friendships ..

And children with bad report cards;
And dogs with bad hips;
And aging parents and grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it,
because we cherish them!

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Some things we keep --
like a best friend who moved away
or a classmate we grew up with.
There are just some things that
make us happy, no matter what.

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Life is important,
and so are the people we know . .
and so,we keep them close!

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I received this from someone today
who thought I was a 'KEEPER'!


Now it's your turn to send this to all those people
who are "keepers" in your life!!

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Thank you very much
For being a special part of MY Life!

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YOU ARE A KEEPER!!


"Life moves pretty fast.
If you don't stop and look around once in awhile,
you could miss it."

my mom is my rock she and i share a house for now
she has always been my best friend i would be totaly lost with out her

oh man catch me-now Im crying...
Beautiful...

(((((((Catch)))))))))))))))

as the rowdy black sheep, my mom & I don't talk much.
But when the family needs help, I get a call.
Best that way, keeps skeletons in the closet.
She can handle things better if I'm not around.

i still have my mom---but she's more of a someone i know--no
connection--just someone i know--

shadowdog that is so sad (coarse: I dont know your situation)
Maybe you could share a hug with each other.Sometimes time heals
wounds...

I lost my mom was when she was 56 so I never grew out of not needing
her.

My youngest son had me a necklace made when he was in boot camp. It is
beautiful. But, he told me "mom, this is going to have to do for awhile.
I can't afford to do this very often."
It is round with a diamond in the middle, and engraved on the back.
Every little design on it stands for something. Anyway, there is
something he put wiith it. It is a letter. When I find it amongst my
packed stuff in the garage, I will write it down here. It makes me cry.
He is always trying to be my rock. He expects much from me, and takes
every chance he gets to tell me.
Kat
<<< That is him in the pic. He is my youngest soldier boy. I hate it!
Sorry, just me being afraid.

Unfortunately my mom passed away when I was 24 years old. I spent
everyday with my mom in her last year of life. We shared so much
together in so little time. We especially shared the same birthday. It
will be 20 years come September that she has been gone! But she will
always be in my heart and my memories.