Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Mother

Mama,
You need to know how much I love and appreciate you. Time and Time again I have witnessed your strength, love, unselfishness and kind heart. I watched you raise five kids and sacrifice your life so that we could have a quality, loving upbringing. We never had a hungry day in our lives. We always had clothing and we were always clean. You taught us how to speak proper English and to respect our elders and to never be prejudice. These principles have been critical pillars in our lives. Thank you.

You taught us how to love by your example. The past few years I have watched you take that love example to another level. The way you went and got your sister (whom lost her memory in a common surgery on her hip) cared for her and nursed her til the time came that you were once again called upon (for your love and nurturing) by your oldest daughter (whom was diagnosed with a brain tumor recently). You made sure my Aunt was okay and you flew out here to be by my sisters side. You slept in the hospital...stayed up for days at a time and was never concerned about yourself. I can only say I hope that I am half the father (to my kids) that you are as a mother to our family.



When my son was born two years ago (one pound eleven ounces) you came here and helped nurse my wife back to health..cooked for her and the kids ..cleaned the house..and made sure that I was okay. I write (blog) about this (you) here because I want it documented forever that you are the best mother a family could ever have and although my words could never express my love and appreciation for you.. I need to say it. blog it, sing it, and rap it.

My God, I ask you for additional crowns for my mother..she loves you and has sacrificed her life for her kids...she has exemplified the love of Christ from the top of her head to the rivers of life (love) flowing from her belly. She has supported us in all of our doings and taught us to be steadfast in and out of season..

You (My Lord) in your omniscient state of being knew whom to make my mother..Thank you Father.

Mama I love you.

Your Son Of The King

Stanley

4 comments:

Suzanne the Salty One said...

That is one of the most beautiful things I've read online! You're truly blessed of God to have such a woman in your life. Keep the faith brother!

ddsNorth said...

MC--this is a most beautiful, moving tribute to your Mother! It touches my heart, to see/hear a son, praise his Mother with such wonderful accolade!!

Bless you & your family, for you have continued your Mother's good work in spreading love, peace and harmony!!

Luv,
North

Unknown said...

This is so beautiful Hammer, thank you for even letting us share in your love for your Mother. Because I had truly relate to the words that you are saying.

I continue to pray for your entire Family.

Love your friend,
Anita

Vanessa said...

Hammer,

This is so beautiful :-)

One of the hardest things I had to do at school last week was to explain to my class the death of one of my students mother whose funeral was last Saturday.