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A Strong Woman

Dec 26, 2013 | Rita

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My mom is probably the strongest woman I know. She survived many things including her own childhood. Her mother left them different places where things happened to my mom and her brothers that should never happen to children.

Then one day her mother never came back and she hasn’t seen her since. Her father committed suicide and my mother was raised by her grandmother who was already an old woman. Her first marriage ended and the. She arrived my father who she will tell you was the love of her life.

His death almost killed her. My relationship with my mother has been stressed at best. She didn’t like my choice if husband or that I have state with him through everything but we have been working in it.

She came back home with the kids yesterday and told me it was time to get up. She said she knows it hurts (she had three miscarriages and one stillborn) but if I wallow I will never recover. I have children who need me and don’t understand. So for me to get up, get dressed, and my children the Christmas they deserve.

That is how she is, throws no punches and tells it like it is. She reminded of my father a little though. There was once when I first started working and was upset. He told me to suck it up and go back in there.

They both are right, life happens and I can either go with it let it destroy me. Time to suck it up and live.

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  1. Mayela says

    December 26, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    The women somo certainly very strong and took the courage to fight for God is the Fortalese us and helps us to continue moving forward for our family!

  2. Robin Wilson says

    December 27, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Sometimes having someone in our life that doesn’t hold back and tells it like it is, is just what we need. To have people tiptoe around because they don’t want to upset you can be good, but also doesn’t force you to face the day. I hope that things get better going forward.

  3. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    December 27, 2013 at 9:59 am

    Sometimes tough advice is the best advice. I do think your mom’s advice is good advice. Your kids to need you. I am sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I had one before I had my son and it was a tough experience. I pray the new year brings you many blessings.

  4. Breia B says

    December 27, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    I think she is just what you need right now. Hope everything gets better. Just work on it one day at a time.

  5. Tammy S says

    December 28, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Your mother’s advice is very good in my opinion. When we lost our daughter at 4 1/2 months I didn’t think I could go on. It was so tough. So I understand your pain. The best thing I did was just start going through the motions. Then eventually it would get easier everyday. You will never forget, but you learn to live with the loss and see all your other blessings. I pray that you can heal and that you do what is best for you. Take care!

  6. Diana C says

    December 29, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Yes, life is rough and hearing an encouraging word is sometimes what you need. Giving up isn’t an option, especially when there is other responsibilities. As I’m typing this, I’m saying this to myself and taking it in. I hope you are doing better these days. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

    Diana C

  7. ginette4 says

    December 31, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    I love my Mom and she has called me numerous times and showed up to help me out and yes to also tell me like it is..

  8. Linda Meyers-Gabbard says

    January 2, 2014 at 4:37 am

    Loved reading your post. It reminded me of one of my favorite quotes. “WHAT DOES NOT KILL US MAKES YS STRONGER.”
    It sounds like your mom is made of steel.

    May god be with you and your family. Turn it over to him and he will see ypu through.

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