100 Reasons Why You Should Call Your Mom… No, really – call her!
I know the drill, I’ve done it myself. It’s been a while since you spoke to your mom (or accepted one of her calls) so you are thinking…maybe, just maybe – you should call her? YES, you should… and here are 100 reasons why!
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- She is your mother for better or for worse.
- She did the best she could at the time and she always wished it was better.
- She thinks about you every time she sees someone your age.
- She misses you dearly
- She likes to see and hear about your successes.
- She is your biggest fan.
- She thinks about you every time she speaks with someone on the phone that talks the way you do.
- Although you are human, you can do no wrong.
- She is proud of your accomplishments. Even the little ones that you don’t even remember.
- She loves you.
- You took up residence in her body for almost a year without paying rent or helping buy groceries!
- You were the apple of her eye.
- She was your primary dietician during your formative years.
- She put off things she wanted to do, so she could spend time with you.
- She bought you that article of clothing you were dying for instead of going to the dentist to have her teeth worked on.
- She always fed you. Even if she was hungry after supper, she made sure you were full & happy.
- She cleaned up your vomit & probably didn’t complain.
- She held you tight when you were sick and sat up with you all night. Although she knew she would catch your illness, she did it to comfort you.
- She always dressed you first and didn’t take much time for herself.
- You were her world…and probably still are.
- When you broke something, she took the fall for it.
- She stood between you and many butt-bustings. She was your shield.
- Your mother is the only woman in your life that will never judge you for being you.
- She may be spastic at times, but she handled all your crisis Like-a-Boss.
- She would improvise when you ate her office work…or peed on it.
- Your Mother protected you from sharp objects.
- She cuddled and reassured you when you were sad.
- When you were lonely, she was your friend.
- She protected you from the boogie man & the zombie’s in the walls.
- When you are hurting, her heart is breaking.
- She celebrated all your tiny victories.
- She celebrated your big Victories
- Your Mom gave you breathe and you took hers away
- Your hopes were her aspirations for you
- She fixed your favorite foods often to make you happy.
- Your dreams were her goals
- She paved the way for your success.
- She worked to help you in school and then came home and worked there.
- Your mom encouraged others to see the best in you, even when you were at your worst.
- She may not have kept the house immaculate, but she made sure your clothes were always clean.
- She skipped naps while watching you sleep.
- Your Momma gave it everything she had!
- She tried to dazzle your friends to make you cool.
- She liked your music even when it gave her a headache.
- She baked your favorite sweets to make you happy.
- She told every teacher that doubted you where they could go!
- She stayed awake to make sure you were breathing.
- Your Mother stayed up late at night worrying about you.
- She called everyone she knew to track you down when you were late coming home.
- Moms have a special heart given by God. Her heart misses you.
- She sees you with eyes of confidence.
- Her arms are always ready to hug you.
- She’s always waiting on your call.
- She watches he driveway…incase you might drive up.
- Even though she may disagree, she will take your side.
- She removed gum from your hair patiently.
- She cleaned the stains out of your underwear!
- She would suffer a million calamities for you.
- She has patience with you.
- Your Mother was purposely objective to your mate for your emotional safety.
- Your children are her crown in life.
- She loves your pets like your children if you do not have any.
- Her life was put on hold to raise you, and she never regretted it.
- She delights in your career and brags on you regularly to her friends.
- She prays for you all the time.
- When she shops, she thinks of things that you need or would like.
- She celebrates your birthday more so than you do!
- Your Momma remembers how tiny your hands were.
- She is always lighting a candle for your life.
- She knows your vulnerabilities and keeps them safely secret.
- Her hips are slightly off-center because she held you so much while you were young.
- A mom never forgets the time you only wanted her to comfort you.
- She is a fixer – always striving to help you fix something.
- Mothers come in many forms – not all biological!
- Even if she wasn’t really your mom, but just a lady you looked to like-a-mom, she knows that and never forgot.
- God changes the mind of a Mother. This is why you think she is a little crazy.
- One day, she will not be there to answer the phone.
- A day may come when she doesn’t remember who you are.
- There may be a day that she can no longer speak verbally.
- She has carried the weight of every tiny thing she could have done better on her shoulders.
- She remembers every single mistake she made – and is hard on herself.
- You can release her from the Mother-Guilt she carries.
- She is a strong woman your mate should look up to.
- Every little wrinkle on her face she wears as a trophy from your childhood.
- Each gray hair on her head is a reminder for her of what she once was to you.
- She sees herself in your face.
- She realizes when she has gone too far.
- Your Mom knows when she should stay silent, but can’t help herself.
- She invested her entire life into you.
- She still dreams about when you where a toddler.
- Her mind races with thoughts about how you are.
- She still wants to help you.
- Her life was forever changed by you.
- Her thoughts were forever changed by you.
- You made her stronger than she thought she could be.
- She feeds off your energy and thriving life.
- Every busted vein in her legs is a sign of her love – walking the floor with you while you were a fussy baby.
- She never regretted you!
- You were not an accident.
- You make her the happiest woman alive when you call!!