I am learning things about my Mother that I never appreciated or recognized in the past. It is actually quite uplifting.
She's supremely smart. Tell her something once and not only will she never forget it -- she can apply it in situations where applicable, beyond which you intended its original purpose, but something that is absolutely applicable and appropriate -- something you never thought of before.
She is thoughtful and pointed. When she has something to say, she does not just blurt it out (as I tend to do) but she waits for the right moment and says it in such a way that the statement and its meaning are at the equilibrium of impact.
She is not afraid of stating the truth, even if it is contrary to popular opinion or appropriateness. Perhaps I appreciate this because it is refreshing to meet people who are not carbon copies of one another, or longing to be as such. She should write a book.
She knows how you are feeling without you telling her. She can see it on your face.
I love my mother. It is such a gift to me that I am able to spend this time with her and learn these things about her that I am confident I knew and admired as a young girl...and somehow lost along the way. Until now.
Beautiful.
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