"L's" Book of the Week

"Look at it this way," said Owl. "There are many kinds

of light in the world. You should be mighty proud of yours..."

A Firefly Name Torchy

by- Bernard Waber

Why do so many mothers-mine included- carry around a LOT of guilt and a cart loads of regret???? I am going to once again attempt to plead with my own dear mother--to please, please let these go!!! Push them away!!! Drop the burden!!! Living with this remorse is not worth it and it most definitely isnt warranted!! I know my sweet mother doesnt believe that we, her own flesh and blood, have turned out poorly-so wheres the justification for her guilt and regret? I know she is proud of us and our families. Why does knowing this STILL not make a difference in our preceptions?

My mother is an incredible lady!! She is a really good mom and grandmother!!

This random post that started off as just my weekly book with "L," has now taken on a life of its own. Posting about this fun book has caused me to reflect again on my childhood. This delighful book is one the many, many books that I vividly remember reading over and over again as a kid. As a matter of fact, every single time I go to the library and peruse the shelves of the kids section, I have cause to reflect on how blessed I was and am to be so familiar with so many titles and authors. SO ...to my dear mother, I want to say that here is yet another item to add to a LONG list of things that you did right-really right in raising me. YOU instilled this love of reading in me, along with dads help and example. YOU must have taken us to the library all the time. There were always piles of books in our home.

I have tried and tried to share this love of books with my own kids-some of them took to books-most did not (at least not yet.)

I am so grateful to my mother for this gift. For the books you introduced me to and your careful guidance truly have been a gift in my life. I fully intend to do my best to pass on this love of books to my grandkids-which are my mothers great-grandkids!! So the light will shine on!!!

Thank my dear mother, once again for all the many, many things you did RIGHT in raising me. May you realize, sooner than later, that the list is forever growing with the BEST things you have given me!!!