When I came home from my trip to China last week, I arrived at midnight from the airport and I found my mother waiting at the kitchen table for me with dinner ready. When I thought I lost my grandmother’s watch a couple of weeks ago, my mother walked the streets of our neighborhood in the rain looking for it because she thought I might have lost it on my walk home from the bus. Every time I have thought life had forgotten me, my mother has reminded me of her boundless appreciation for my unique contribution to this world.

Words could never fully express how grateful I am. With all my heart, I wish I could someday return what she has selflessly given me.

We danced to the words of the following song at my wedding. I am dancing Mom…finally…and it’s with you! Happy Mother’s Day!

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder;

You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger;

May you never take one single breath for granted;

God forbid love ever leave you empty handed;

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean;

Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens;

Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance;

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance;

I hope you dance.

Lee Ann Womack, I Hope You Dance

Buen provecho! 

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