Let me tell you a little bit about my Mom

[Ava]

My Mom was a single mom who raised me and my brother. She worked nights as a nurse, went to law school during the day, and still found time to spend with us every single day. I was raised to be open minded and have compassion and empathy. Just a few examples: I wasn't brought up to see people by the color of their skin. I knew that people came in different shapes, sizes, and colors. And it wasn't until midway through grade school before I ever knew there was such a thing as being "gay." It wasn't that I had not met gay people or that I didn't know that they were couples of the same gender... but rather I didn't think anything of it. A couple was just a couple to me.. not a gay or straight couple... I never even though twice about it. My Mom raised me to think with an open mind and for myself. She raised me to believe in good and believe that one person can make a difference, and to always have compassion for others.

A few years ago I started my site. At first it was just a small webpage on a free server, and when I first started it my Mom didn't even know until I had completed putting it all together and putting it up. I brought her to the computer to see what I had created and if it were not for her support from that moment forward my website wouldn't be what it is today and I wouldn't be the person I am today.

As I think back now I realize why it is that I am the open minded and politically active and aware person that I am today - because of my Mom. She often tells me that I inspire her, but sometimes I wonder if she realizes how much she inspires me every day.

Happy Mothers Day to my Mom, who I can say without a doubt I believe is the coolest, kindest, awesomest Mom out there.

[annabanana]

1. Guess what Ava?

Your Mom done good! :yourock:

[Taverner]

2. Cheers to Momma!

May we raise kids as cool as you :)

[Lone_Star_Dem]

3. You are a credit to your mother.

Being the mother of an exceptional young woman myself, I can say with confidence I'm sure she's extremely proud of you.

[MadMaddie]

4. Ava your mom has done a great job!

A Wonderful Mothers day to her!!:applause:

[Wheezy]

5. Lovely.

Thank you for posting that. Your mom is a great role model for all of us moms.

[DeepModem Mom]

6. Happy Mother's Day to your great Mom, who raised an awesome young woman! K&R!

[sandnsea]

7. Sounds like you're both treasures

and lucky to have each other. What a wonderful tribute to your mom.

[midnight]

8. What a wonderful story about you and your mom.

[Cirque du So-What]

9. I already knew that you've got a great Mom

You're a living testimony to that fact every day.

[Triana]

10. Ava this brought tears to my eyes. You and your Mom are BOTH wonderful women!

CONGRATULATIONS to your Mom on her day - for raising such an awesome human being!

:loveya:

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[Richard Steele]

12. Your Mom has obviously done a fine job, Ava. And you've made an EXCELLENT "Mother's day" post! K&R

[proud2BlibKansan]

13. Your mom has a great kid, Ava!

:yourock:

:hi:

[roguevalley]

14. your mom raised a jewel but she had to be one herself first. My

mother is my greatest hero, always will be and always was. I feel you and I have a lot in common motherwise that way. Hug her. They last too short a time for all the love that you need from them.

RV, facing mothers day without my mom for the first time in my life.

[Booster]

15. I, too, want to wish your Mom a Happy Mother's Day and thank

her for raising such a wonderful kid. Hey, Ava's Mom :yourock:

[Ava]

16. bump for mothers day

:kick:

[malaise]

17. You're all the proof we need about your mum Ava

Lovely post.
K & R

[madokie]

18. Hugs for both of you

:hug::grouphug:

Yes I will say you and your mother are good examples of what can be, when one is led by love and compassion. Say happy mothers day to her for me
Have a great day :hi:

[bluesmail]

19. way to go mom, you have raised an exceptionally beautiful

human being.

[calimary]

20. Awww... that is so sweet! Happy Mother's Day to your mom, too!

She did a great job! You're the proof!

:toast: :hug:

[BlooInBloo]

21. :)

[H2O Man]

22. Your Mom

did a good job. Tell her "thanks" from your friends at DU!