To all the mothers…

Mother’s Day is on Sunday (thank you to my sister for reminding me). I was going to write a Mother’s Day post on Monday but decided to help out those forgetful holiday folks like myself. You have two days to scratch out a note to dear ol’ ma… and if you can’t afford to pay cash for the gift, DON’T CHARGE ONE!! She’ll understand.

So here’s an open note to my mother – and I’ll try my best not to sound like a Boyz to Men song.

Mom,

Thank you for teaching me that children don’t need money to be happy. You made sure I knew love from my family was worth far more than the cash so frequently doled out to my friends from their uninvolved parents. I had the happiest childhood (and heck, adulthood) a kid could ask for and it was never because you showered me with the finest things in life – you knew you couldn’t buy joy. You showed me love, compassion, kindness, and at times… the back of your hand when I deserved it.

Thank you for teaching me responsibility. You didn’t teach me how to get into a financial mess, but you taught me how to own up to my mistakes and pay for them no matter how much it hurts. And speaking of taking responsibility… um… yes, I was the one who left the candle burning and set the counter on fire 11 years ago. Sorry about that.

Thank you for your faith in me. When we went on that college campus tour and I saw the $26,000 a year price tag, I told you it was a nice dream but it would never happen. You looked at me like I was insane and spent the next few hours with the financial aid department. They told me I had to keep a nearly perfect GPA and you told me you knew I could do it… and I did… but only because you believed in me more than I believed in myself.

I wish every kid could have a mother like you. The world would be a great place.

I love you mom

Posted by Beks on May 8, 2009 at 5:00 AM in General Debt, General Personal Finance, Kids & Money, Life Experiences, Living Frugal, Money & Relationships | 5 Comments »
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  1. Kim responded:
    Posted: May 8th, 2009 at 8:06 am

    You letter brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Marcy responded:
    Posted: May 8th, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    aw … like your way more then cool to recognize your Mom is so great!

  3. mom responded:
    Posted: May 8th, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    Becks, it is hard to put into words just how much your precious letter means. I am so blessed to have you as my daughter… and anyone who ever hires you will not believe what an incredible find they will have found in you. You and your sisters are all equally bright, beautiful and so very rare. Again… I am a blessed mom. (Of course, if any one of you are ever found to be unreliable, slothful, arrogant, mean, irresponsible, stingy, or especially ungodly, you will be shown more than just the back of my hand.) J.K. That would be impossible. I love you Becks, mom

  4. pve responded:
    Posted: May 11th, 2009 at 9:35 am

    I was raised by very much the same mother as yours.
    She raised us with kindness, a honor to respect frugality and to create so much with little. I still marvel at my Mother, 80 years young and smiling with kindness.
    Your letter is priceless.
    pve

  5. Nicole responded:
    Posted: May 20th, 2009 at 11:31 am

    Awww, very sweet. Glad your mom saw it:)

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