Monday, January 10, 2011

For Mom

Mom,
You'd think the older I get the more independent I'd become. Not the case. Ever year I need you more, appreciate you more, maybe even understand you more. Today is your birthday...happy birthday! Know that you are sooooo loved!

I'm not a huge Natalie Merchant fan, but the past couple months I've been hearing a slower acoustic version of this song. And every time I think of you-completely. Today I dedicate this song to you. Thank you.
~meg

weird video...but just listen to the song :)


 
Natalie Merchant
"Kind and Generous"

You've been so kind and generous
I don't know how you keep on giving
For your kindness I'm in debt to you
For your selflessness, my admiration
And for everything you've done

You know I'm bound...
I'm bound to thank you for it

You've been so kind and generous
I don't know how you keep on giving
For your kindness I'm in debt to you
And I never could have come this far without you
So for everything you've done

You know I'm bound...
I'm bound to thank you for it

I want to thank you
For so many gifts
You gave with love and tenderness
I want to thank you

I want to thank you
For your generosity
The love and the honesty
That you gave me

I want to thank you
Show my gratitude
My love and my respect for you
I want to thank you

I want to...

Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you

8 comments:

Cristine said...

Meghan my heart weeps with appreciation to you. As you know when we become moms our whole world changes and we no longer put ourselves first.
You are my first born and you will always be my child and I will always be there for whatever you need or want. You will never be too old for me to be your mom...I get to be that forever!!! Thank you for understanding me. I love you.
I am honored that you would think of me when you hear that song.
Much love from your 55 yeard old mom......

Leanne said...

Happy Birthday Aunt Cris!! Hope you have a wonderful day. We love you!

Chelsea said...

You have the sweetest heart!~

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Cris!!! You truly are an amazing woman. Have a wonderful day! Love Crystal

mike and hillary said...

happy happy birthday, cris! love you!

lindaroo said...

Meghan, I love your mom, and I love how you love her, too, and I love how she loves you! Cris is one of my favorite people to be with, and I agree that this song is a lovely tribute to her. That's a lotta love there! Cris, wishing you a very lovely birthday!

~j~ said...

what a beautiful love letter to your Mom and I could not agree more! She is truly a selfless and amazing woman! Happy Birthday teen!!
xo
j

Deming said...

Happy Birthday Cris! I miss you! I was just thinking about how I loved it when you came to visit us at APU and stay with us. Or when I'd come home with Meghan and you'd make those really yummy enchiladas and chocolate cake! I miss those times.