Summer and My Mom!

Summer is grand! Even though it is a juggling act for most parents, I feel that it is well worth it as you can spend more leisurely time with the family on vacation or just having the time to wake up late and make homemade waffles. It's a time to see family members that you ordinarily who don't live nearby. I am just so very thankful for my children, my family, and my friends. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful, caring, loving people. Because I was unable to go see my family this summer, as I usually do, my Mother decided to come up and see me. She has taught me a lot in life. One of her main premises is to try and "understand first" before making your own understanding of a situation. Another, be kind to everyone as you never know what someone is going through. There are many more, but these last too have been my life raft in some of the most difficult times in my life! It takes a strong person to try and understand someone when you just might not want to: and someone always has it more difficult than you. It gives you a lighter heart when you put others first, try to understand them, and when you are kind; which in turn makes your little light shine and draw wonderful people to you!

My mom is my hero! Tell me about your hero/s!