My oldest son gave me my Mother's Day gift tonight, and I cried. I read all about how much he loves me, loves my hugs, and loves the way I make soup. What really hit me was when he wrote "if I could give my mommy one special gift it would be money to buy more food"
It made me think of my childhood, and how poor I grew up. I personally think we have an abundance of food, it just takes some thought to prepare. Just because you can't eat it immediately doesn't mean there is NO food in the house. HELLO it's called defrost!
My mom did they best she could and I love her for that. Now that I am older and a mom myself, I finally realize just how hard it was. My mom is an amazing warrior woman.
Happy Mother's Day!
Last night I was talking to my mom, and she informed me that she was "retiring"! Normally that wouldn't be such a big deal except she is only 56, and has lived in subsidised housing for 20+ years, I know she doesn't have enough saved to retire comfortably. She has been an associate at a major department store for 20 years, and has not been happy there for at least 5. She feels she has been discriminated against because she is older and has back issues.
So she is retiring in 3 weeks and told me not to worry about here because she is getting a job at "Mary Browns" chicken place. I just really don't know what to think of this? I personally feel that she is to good to work at a fast food place part time and should be looking for something unionised.... I guess I am just really worried....
