Will B. Remembering Mom

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I almost dread it the time of year. My mom was killed by her boyfriend when I was like 26, which is over 30 years ago, and it feels like it was just yesterday when I think about it.

My mom was always that person who got me and knew who I was. I never had the best relationship with my dad, so I am not afraid to admit that I was a momma’s boy. Although my mom was in and out of my life sporadically while I was growing up, I always loved her most.

My mom taught me my love for cooking; I still replicate many of her favorite dishes. My mom was the only one interested in going to museums; we did it often when she was in my life. My mom understood I was a rebel and black sheep; she still loved me unconditionally. My mom loved to have one-on-one chats with me. She always gave the best advice, even if it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. There is so much a mom is and does that there just isn’t enough room to write it all. She left a huge hole in my heart when she was killed, and I will always have regrets that she will not see all of my accomplishments, meet my new girlfriend or be there when I needed her shoulder to lean on. I will always remember her with love and cherish my memories of her.

This Mother’s Day is very special for me this year because my new girlfriend is coming to visit with her children, and I am very excited to be a part of her Mother’s Day. I look forward to seeing her interact with her children during this special day. Never having children and finding out much too late that, yes, I do want children, this Mother’s Day will be pretty cool because she has children. Hopefully, I might be able to fulfill yet one more thing I did not think I would, which is to be a male figure in a child’s life. I won’t presume to suggest a father figure at this early stage, yet, hopefully.

I plan to make my world-famous big country breakfast for the mother and crew, which comprises homemade biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon, eggs and country potatoes. I might even throw in some grits to test just how country she is. After that, it will be baby back ribs for dinner, which just happen to be world-famous as well. I am undecided on making a cherry pie for dessert, her favorite. I have made homemade apple pies but never cherry. I would hate to look like a bad cook my first timeout, so time will tell on the pie! What are some things you remember fondly of your mom? Is there or was there something special that only you two did together?

This is Will B saying that if your mom is still with you, make it an extra special day and let her know how much you love her. Give her an extra hug for me as well.