Mothers are our first teachers. There are things that we learn from them that are ingrained in our hearts, minds, and souls. I learned many things from my mom, but there were a few things that molded me inside into the woman that I am today.
Saturdays at my house were filled with cleaning, music, and food. One such Saturday, mom was not in a cleaning mood, but she was cooking up a storm and the house was full of sunlight, smells, and laughter. Around 2 pm in the afternoon, someone knocked on the door and asked for food. She said, “Wait right here, I will be back.” I asked, “Do you know them?”
She said, “NO.”
She took them a bag with a drink, sandwich, chips, and cookies.
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