Today Im not harping about what I have learned under a rock. Today I am harping about my mama. Known to everyone as Ma, she is a wonderful powerful woman. One day I hope to become half the woman she is. On the inside she is genuine as the come. She is straight forward about everything. Something I am finally learning is very important to be. She has a soul unlike any other I have ever seen. She gives, and gives, and gives, and gives, and just when you think she has nothing left she gives some more! Im not talking about anything specific either, this woman gives her all in everything she does. A perfectionist a heart, she strives to do everything right the first time. She makes mistakes just like everyone else but unlike everyone else she learns! Honestly, I dont believe this woman has a weak bone in her body. Steadfast and strong, I have never known her to back down from any thing or any challenge. Any woman who will stand up to a man twice her size knowing he can beat her ass and still not back down, but get in his face, fists clenched at her side, is a "shero" in my book. On the outside she is gorgeous! It hurts my heart because she just cant seem to see it. She has eyes that reflect what she has been through, hence her strength. They reflect her soul. Her smile can brighten the darkest of days. Personally my favorite part of Ma is her hug. I swear this woman can hug away anything! She wraps those welcoming arms around you and something in you just says "ok, its going to be alright." You can literally feel the love radiate from her when you hug her, its overwhelming and powerful. You havent been hugged until you have been hugged by Ma. (I wont lie though, bubba has a close second.) Another reason I look up to Ma so much is her attitude. Everyone whether they know Ma or not, know you don¡¦t mess with ma! Its hilarious, the most stubborn, bull headed, dominant guy will look at Ma and hurry up and say "yes mama." I love it. She is so soft and yet so tough, wrapped up in one magnificent package. She is truly a beautiful person on the inside and the outside, a very scarce thing these days.
Anyhow, now that you have a general idea of who Ma is... it only gets better! Something I can always say about Ma is that she did a damn good job raising her children. She has raised her kids and we are doing well... well mostly, you cant count me. Im quote "self-destructive." My sister is grown and out living her life doing wonderfully. My bro is going to make some lucky lady a very good man, thanks to Ma! Me, I am the special kid. You know the black sheep, the one that can never get it right. I have put Ma through the 7 layers of hell these past eight years, its a wonder she is still here. She has always been there for me, to pick me up, dust me off, and point me in the right direction. I am proud to say that finally, some of the things she has tried teaching me over the years is sinking in. I say that because this go around, I did it myself! I could not have done it without her though, what she has taught me. I am sure she is sitting back on the side lines shaking her head waiting for my next screw up. She is like that you know, she never gives up, always there waiting and watching, she always seems to know. I think she did a great job with me, considering what she had to work with. I am damn proud of my mama! I used to tell everyone, I wouldnt be me without my mama, well now that statement is not entirely true. I am who I am today, a proud young woman, getting my life back on track, because of my mama, what she taught me. She taught me well. I swear God was just showing off when he made her. She is not only my mama, but my best friend. When everyone at school was talking about getting away from their parents I was talking about the cool shit me and my mama did the weekend. I guess what I am getting at is Ma, you can finally relax, your baby girl has finally figured out this life thing. I love you and I thank you for all those ass whoopings, all the preaching, all those things you ever told me. They are finally sinking in. I am going to make it Ma, I am SOMEBODY, and I will never forget that again. So Ma yea, you can totally stop fretting over me, I am going to be alright. You can sit back and relax for awhile. Dont worry, have faith... you did a damn good job with this one. I love you.
