My Angel Mother

My mom:

selfless
kind
sees the best in everyone
optimistic
practical
hard working
intelligent
spiritual giant
one of God's valiant servants
beautiful
funny
pillar of strength
slightly imperfect
the best mom in the world

This song has always made me think of my mom, even though the lyrics don't fit her biography perfectly.

Angels by Julie de Azevedo

She was a girl just a young girl at nineteen
When she left behind her the life she had known
Got all dressed up in white oh to be a new bride
And set out to make a house a home

When she found herself she was drowning in laundry
Up all night and driving all day
And every few years she would come up for air
In between lessons, carpools & PTA

But the angels They carried her
Through the fire and the rain
And the angels They carried her
From the end of her rope to the end of her day
And the angels They sang to her
When she thought no one was there
She had wings and prayers
Looking back it's clear
She was touching heaven all those years

By now you would think that her house would be empty
'Cause most of her children have grown up and gone
I'll be the first who would say that I can't stay away
From that woman who gave me my first birth and my first home

'Cause the angels have carried her
Through the minutes and the days
And the angels have carried her
To a strong and wise and noble place
And the angels still sing to her
And I join them in their praise

'Cause the angel that carried me
Til I saw the light of day
Is the angel that carried me
Through the years of laughter, joy and pain
And the angel she sang to me
So I knew someone was there
I had wings and prayers
Looking back it's clear
Oh so clear
I was touching heaven all those years

I love you, Mommy. Thanks for being the example I have always needed and for giving me so much more than I could ever hope to deserve. I miss you every day and can't wait to see you this summer.