Mothers & Daughters

Well before the idea of even having children was on my mind, my mom used to tell my sister and me, "You should be so lucky to have a daughter." What she was trying to tell us is how lucky she felt to have daughters with whom she is so close. As she recovered from a divorce and has worked through several health issues over the years, it has been comforting to her to have us at her side when she needed support. I suppose there is something about a mother, particularly a single mother, having daughters to lean on as she advances in life. There are intimate moments during and following hospital visits that could be uncomfortable for a son to address. Not to say a son wouldn't do these same things for his mother, but obviously daughters are women which can make it a little easier for everyone involved. I've been with my mom for the last day or two, accompanying her to the hospital for knee surgery and helping her get settled back at home. I'm amazed at how many times in the 12 hour day she has thanked me for being there with her. It feels strange actually, for her to thank me. I wouldn't give it a second thought. I have my husband, but my mom is alone. There is no way I wouldn't be here to help her. She has wiped my face, and my butt, dried my tears, kissed my boo-boos, and raised me to be the woman I am today. And that woman will always be there for her mom.