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Mom Knew Best


Assisted Living and Mom

Recently a friend shared a common frustration and challenge with me. He and his wife were trying to convince his mom (who always has known best) that is was time to move from her home into an assisted living community.

How do you convince the person that gave birth to you, the one person that knows you better than anyone, the one person that has always believed in you, that she no longer knows whats best for herself?

Mother knows best! Her love runs deeper than the rest.

Mother could always kiss it and make it better, was there to nurse you through sickness or bad times. Her DNA runs through your every vein. Your heart beats because of her. Remember the valuable lessons that only she could teach. Those lessons were the foundation for who you are today. They helped you make the best decisions and do the right thing in her absence.

Mother knows best! Her love runs deeper than the rest.

The years have flown by and now mother is also a proud grand mother and great grand mother. Her love remains strong yet her mind and body have grown weak. She is determined to stay strong and independent; even if it means not sharing her pains and concerns with you. She doesn't want you to worry.

Mother knows best! Her love runs deeper than the rest.

Its now time to test the lessons of love she taught you. Remember the affect she had on your life's foundation; her influence on your ability to make the best decisions and do the right thing? Lets just say this is one of life's greatest exams. Failing is not an option.

Mother knew best! Her love runs deeper than the rest.
She now relies on you to help her do the right thing; for better or worse.

If you find yourself at a roadblock, I am available to help brainstorm ideas.

Rick D Watkins

 How are you treating life today?

rickd.watkins@gmail.com








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