Mother's Day

When my dad was in the Navy and had to be deployed, mom was at home taking care of two young boys all by herself, in a foreign country to her (the USA), and not knowing a lot of people.  I can't imagine the emotional  strength she had to keep it together.  

My dad was gone most of my later years in school, because he was stationed in other parts of the United States and we stayed in Jacksonville.  Mom held down the fort.  We didn't always make it easy for her.  

I'm so thankful for my mom, for taking care of me. I still love to visit my parents, who still live in the same house I grew up most of my life, just so I can ask my mom what's there to eat.  Mom's cooking is always the best, right?

I love you, mom.