Tuesday, February 14, 2012

A Letter to My Boys,

How blessed am I!  No it is not a question, but it is a statement of my total being. Without you all I would not be the woman I have become.  From the early days at Bridgewater State College and meeting you Howard, you have taught me to hold my head high and speak my mind.  It has gotten me into trouble sometimes, but I know I always have you to stand by my side.

Matthew has made given me the most important job in the world which is mother.  Seeing your little face and sweet smile gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning.  I can't believe that years have flown by that I just wish I could put the brakes on.  I heard someone say that your first child is like your right arm and your a right handed person. That is such a good analogy, you can live with your other limbs but forever would be lost without the right.   

Alex, my red-headed handsome boy, you have taught me the importance of juggling motherhood and still managing to get done what needs to be done.  The love a mom feels for her children is beyond measure and that is how I feel about you.  I remember waking up in the middle of the night and holding you even when you didn't even need anything.  Alex, know that I always will be on your side even when ever others think you are wrong.  It takes you a little bit longer to get to where others have been but in the end you always get there and I know you can do it.

Jacob, my special, special, special boy.  That is right you are that special that it needs to be said three times.  Without you, I would not be the advocating mother that you have helped me develop into.  We have a connection that I'm not sure most moms get. I see the potential of a man inside of a small, six year old boy.  The world is just going to have to wait until you grow up a little and then look out.  The genius is sometimes hidden by too much enthusiasm but it is there and I can see it.  I love you more than I ever thought possible, and look forward to what you bring to society.

My littlest guy in a group of boys, Evan.  Despite what anyone says you were always meant to be a part of our lives.  I believe that when Daddy and I had our first date and we talked about having four children (boys even) that your little soul was waiting for us to be created.  That's right, you boys were part of the equation right from the beginning of the Warsofsky relationship.  Seeing your three year old self running around and the attitude you have puts a laugh in my heart and a smile on my lips.  I can't believe how quickly you are learning things( maybe not potty training) but other skills.  I know that when the door falls off the hinges that the odds are the screws are in your pocket and the screwdriver hidden under the cushions.  I love you, my little impish boy and wish you could stay tiny forever.  

I love you and Happy Valentines Day
~Mom

                                       

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Until We See Each Other Again

If we are lucky we have many people in our lives that we can say we not only love them as a family member but also as a friend.  I have had the honor of having just such a person like that in my life until recently when she passed away.  Aunt Esther was not only like a surrogate grandmother to my husband and children but she fulfilled that role in mine.   

She was a woman of beauty on the outside but a lady of beauty and grace inside as well. Whenever we had a family occasion, I loved sitting next to her to hear her stories of the days of  growing up in Massachusetts.  She shared a wisdom of strength and courage that I can only hope that someday I possess as well as her.  

Aunt Esther was someone that had a talent with handmade stitchery  that inspires me to try different crafts and go back to the ones that we had in common like embroidery and cross-stitch.  The portrait of the lady in flowered hat hangs in my dining room that brings a smile to my face whenever I look at it.  Knowing that her hands created such a treasure brings a comfort to my aching spirit that  her handiwork  will be seen for many years to come.  However, the best gift I have ever received from her was the Sabbath tablecloth that she made for us as a young couple. The time she took to hand stitch such a masterful piece for us means very much to Howie and myself.

I could spend hours writing all the great things about her, but I am going to be a little selfish and keep them to myself.  You see, it is important that we all have cherished memories of our loved ones and some that are truly private between the two of you.  But I will say this...  

Aunt Esther I promise that I will tell my children about the wonderful lady that you were and keep your memory alive for not only myself but for them.  I love you and will miss you very much. 

Your Niece,
Sheri