My mom was always small (we got her mouth and my dad's butt, nothing in life is fair!) So I can't help going from 'big' to small. But I can tell you even growing up big, my mother gave us such power and self confidence. I mean really, I weighed over 300 pounds and still went sky diving! Her spirt, her love for us (even when we were mouthy teenagers and didn't want it), her ability to 'push us out' and make us doing things on our own. These all made us the people we are today. I guess my point is the best thing (I think) you can do for her is love her, be there for her, and tell her how much you love and admire her. Let her know that she is your hero, that she is strong, and that she is one of the best human beings you know. My mother is now my hero, although I am adult enough to admit it took a while *smile* Her advise to me, "give those in your life the strength and confidence to take on the world like you are not there with them, but let them know that you will always be behind them, holding them up when they need it" (Of course this comes from the women who also taught us "If it has tires or testicles it's going to give you problems")
Sorry this is so long.
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Jennifer
Dr. Corcoulas, Pittsburgh, PA
June 22, 2006
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