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MOM!
MOM! How many times a day is it uttered? How many times is it heard? So I thought I’d take a look at the evolution of that word.
As babies we learn quickly who comes to look us in the eye and give us everything we need…the moment that we cry.
When we notice she keeps coming back…whenever we call her…night or day…Is it any wonder why MOM is the first word we ever learn to say?
We realize the importance of that word…from the moment we first choose it…and how it changes in it’s meaning…almost every time we use it.
MOM! I’m hungry. When do we eat?…MOM! Is that a butterfly or a bee?…MOM! I can’t find my favorite toy…MOM! I fell down and scraped my knee.
MOM! Can I have a friend sleep over? MOM! Today I got into a fight. MOM! I need help with my homework…MOM! Do I have to brush my teeth tonight?
MOM! Is it OK if I borrow the car? Yes, I have a date. MOM! I know…I know…I know…MOM! I won’t be home too late.
MOM! Hi, yes it’s me…no worries…college is a breeze…but I was wondering, if you have the time…MOM! could you send some money…please?
MOM! I’m coming home this weekend…at the dinner table…can you set another seat…I’m bringing home someone special…I’d like you and Dad to meet.
MOM! We’re getting married…Could you help us plan our wedding day? MOM! Guess what…it happened…you’re a grandmother today.
MOM!…it’s been a while…everything’s fine…just wanted to hear your voice today…
MOM is sick!…She’s asking for me…tell her I’m on my way.
MOM!…I’m going to miss you…MOM!…I know you said don’t cry…
MOM!…don’t go…I’m not ready…MOM I don’t want to say goodbye.
I guess we never know from the first time we smile up at her…the first time we feel her touch…that a word that seems so simple…will come to mean so much.
