When you were 13, she suggested a haircut that was becoming[合适的]. You thanked her by telling her she had no taste.
When you were 14, she paid for a month away at summer camp.
You thanked her by forgetting to write a single letter.
When you were 15, she came home from work, looking for a hug.
You thanked her by having your bedroom door locked.
When you were 16, she taught you how to drive her car.
You thanked her by taking it every chance you could.
When you were 17, she was expecting an important call.
You thanked her by being on the phone all night.
When you were 18, she cried at your high school graduation.
You thanked her by staying out partying until dawn.
When you were 19, she paid your college tuition[学费], drove you to campus, and carried your bags.
You thanked her by saying good-bye outside the dorm so you wouldn’t be embarrassed[尴尬] in front of your friends.
Let us take a moment of time just to pay tribute[称赞] and show appreciation to the person called Mom, though some may not say it openly to their mother. There’s no substitute[代替者] for her. Cherish every single moment. Though at times she may not be your best friend, may not agree to your thoughts, she is still your mother! She will be there for you...to listen to your woes[悲哀], your braggings[吹嘘], your frustrations[挫折], etc. Ask yourself...have you put aside[抽出] enough time for her, to listen to her “blues” of working in the kitchen, her tiredness? Be tactful[体贴的], loving, and show her due respect, though you may have a different view from hers. Once gone, only fond memories of the past, as well as regrets, will be left.
Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. Love her more than you love yourself. Life is meaningless without her.
你13岁时,她建议你剪个得体的发型。
你报答她,对她连说没品味。
14岁时,她掏钱送你进夏令营一个月。
你报答她,整个月没来一封信。
15岁时,她下班回到家,渴望一个拥抱。
你报答她,把房门反锁不理会。
16岁时,她手把手教你开她的车。
你报答她,逮着机会就玩车。
17岁时,她在等一个重要电话。
你报答她,电话粥煲了一晚上。
18岁时,你高中毕业,她喜极而泣把泪洒。
你报答她,在外聚会通宵不回家。
19岁时,大学学费她买单,开车送你到学校,为你扛着包。
你报答她,在宿舍门外说再见,为的是不在朋友面前现大眼。
让我们花一小会儿时间,对那个叫“母亲”的人表示敬意,表达感谢,虽然有些人可能当着面说不出口。妈妈是不可替代的。珍惜与她在一起的每一刻吧。虽然有时候,她可能不是我们最好的朋友,可能不同意我们的想法,但母亲就是母亲!她始终陪伴在你的身边,听你的伤心事,听你吹牛,听你倾诉沮丧……扪心自问,你是否曾经抽出足够的时间陪伴她,听她讲围着灶台转的“伤心事”,讲讲她也会觉得疲惫?即使你与她可能意见不一,也要体贴她,爱戴她,给她应有的尊敬。一旦她离去,剩下的就只有对过去岁月的美好回忆,还有无尽的遗憾。
不要把最贴近心灵的东西视作理所应得。爱她,要甚于爱你自己。生命中没有了她,将了无意义。