oh, gosh. that's a hard one! the past ten years hold so many wonderful memories (like when two-year-old ben gathered my slippers and then his own and lined them up together so they could be close, like us) and lessons learned (most importantly, that life is so much bigger than your own self - a huge revelation at 15!). i could be humorous and go with something about how tall he's getting and how nice it will be to have someone to get things for me from the top shelf. or, i could indulge in pride and expand on the idea of leaving a legacy, some part of myself (hopefully the better parts) existing long after i've left the known physical world. i could appeal to sentimentality with the unconditional love given by a child who is wholly dependent on me to provide for him and show him the world.but i think i'll keep it simple. the best part of being a mom these past ten years has been ben. with a smile he reminds me of the joy of life. with a hug, he shows me compasion. and when he sleeps he shares with me his peace. the whole world is inside of ben. every laugh, tear, broken heart, new love, question and answer is held within him - our shared experiences as humans. taking care of him and loving him has allowed me to love myself and everyone else so much more. how can i hate anyone when i know that at their core they are just like ben? like me and you. every time i look at him i see the truth and beauty of this world and the potential for greatness.
** your challenge: top one thing your mother has given or shared with you
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