Reaching out to Mom

Yesterday was Mother's day and while my mother isn't a part of my life, nor has she been since my 18th bday, when I left home, I decided to reach out and call her yesterday. This move was inspired by the recent passing of Wizards father and the love that they obviously had for one another. It reminded me that, you never know just how much time your parents or any of us, for that matter have.

So the call was pretty cordial. I wished my mother a happy mother's day of course, and expressed how appreciative I was for all that she did for me when I was growing up. We chit chatted a bit and I said I hoped I could visit with her next month when I come to town for my brothers college graduation. I don't know if anything will come of it. It takes both sides, but I feel good for reaching out.

Quote: kewlj

Yesterday was Mother's day and while my mother isn't a part of my life, nor has she been since my 18th bday, when I left home, I decided to reach out and call her yesterday. This move was inspired by the recent passing of Wizards father and the love that they obviously had for one another. It reminded me that, you never know just how much time your parents or any of us, for that matter have.

So the call was pretty cordial. I wished my mother a happy mother's day of course, and expressed how appreciative I was for all that she did for me when I was growing up. We chit chatted a bit and I said I hoped I could visit with her next month when I come to town for my brothers college graduation. I don't know if anything will come of it. It takes both sides, but I feel good for reaching out.

That is great kewljj - while making a phone call seems easy - that type of call is anything but - very brave and noble.

Good for you. We all know how it gets and worry about postponing things until it's too late I think.

Nobody can know what happened in your past but you. The simple fact of the matter is that you had decided to do the reaching out which speaks volumes of your character.
Many people will simply let it go and never make an effort as for some people the family bond is simply not that important.

I feel there is nothing more important in the world than having some contact with your family.

Good for you and I hope something good comes from this!!!

Well done, kewlj. There is a first history for you and your mom that will always override subsequent events. Whether you see her next month or not, it mattered that you reached out.

I am sure you made your mother's day very special. She, too, is probably wondering if anything more will come from this initial contact. Yes, it takes both sides, but sometimes it isn't an equal effort. Go the extra mile if your heart tells you that is right.