Meet My Special Life Coach—My Mom
Why hire a life coach, if you have a great mom? She was there when I took my first breath and cheers me on to maximize life each day at the ripe age of 78. I am blessed to still have an active mom in my life who serves in so many capacities. A few of her unpaid titles are: Life coach; performance coach; editor; valet; specialist; and great friend. Her favorite treat is Texas Road House after a long week of diverse work. Mom volunteers her time to so many, but of late she is the main editor-in-Chief of my dad’s third book project. However, I interrupted her often this week for: counsel about English rules I forgot; requests to edit some of my blogs; iron our son’s white shirt and look over his suit for prom; ask random questions; and more. She still works long hours with a small, occasional short nap. She and dad still date and love to discuss the scriptures, world affairs and history. Her house is always tidy and clean and her welcome always warm when you drop in for a visit, or call her on the phone. She loves life and people.
Her favorite perfume, after all these years is still “Beautiful” and she styles her hair daily. No blue for my mom, but awesome color and her classic style. She and dad do well in the computer age and can be found late at night singing together with old favorite songs they love found on the Internet. Her weekly runs to Wal-mart and an occasional hot chocolate from Starbucks pave her path of routine.
Mom is competitive and loves not to be wrong. She has a wealth of knowledge and can talk any subject. We fondly call her the “Comma Queen” and her grades and education still benefit all of us. She is a great grandmother and her delight is her family.
Five years ago her life was threatened when she was car-jacked and left for dead after beaten. It is a miracle she is so active, sharp and can walk. She loves a good movie and the Hallmark channel is one of her favorites. Mom wins nightly at “Wheel of Fortune” while she plays along with the TV show. She still shares half of every meal with her best friend—Dad.
Mom is at times gullible, aiding to Dad’s teasing, and scares easily. Her real life stories make us laugh thinking back to the predicaments she has found herself in, but talked her way out of in time. She never meets a stranger. She taught me to return things when something is flawed and call ahead when looking for specific items. I always ask for help in a store because she tells me they know their merchandise best. “Wash your hands” is her middle name. Mom listens closely to facts and grammar and she still is correcting and teaching. She believes the best about everyone, especially her own family. We all love her laugh and she is Dad’s best audience for all his humor and stories. Her supporting role to so many, especially me, has aided in greatness, success and accomplishments. Her love for the Bible and prayer is fervent to this day and her faith unshakeable.
Mom, your imprint on my life and your ways engrained in my soul will live on as a reminder of servant leadership. Thank you for you!
Happy Mother’s Day!