No Regrets On Mother’s Day

I almost lost my mother this year. Three months ago she was rushed to the hospital and more than once was moments away from passing away. This Mother’s Day I have made the now-frequent 1,300 mile journey to see her. She is still hospitalized and still in serious condition but much better than those dark days of February and March when she lied motionless, unable to communicate and kept alive by the towers of machines connected to her.

Of course, going through something like this makes you feel a wide rage of emotions. Sadness, grief, confusion and even anger. However, one thing I never felt during the entire ordeal was regret. I never worried that I hadn’t told her how much I loved her. I had no doubt she knew.

No family is perfect but no matter what, our family always made sure to express how much we cared for each other. Sure, it could be a little awkward during the teen years and maybe I lowered my voice when I said it on the phone from my crowded dorm room, but I always said it and always meant it.

All these years later, I am so grateful I did. During those agonizing weeks when all I could do was sit by my mother’s side and hope for a recovery I was at least content that she knew my gratitude and love for her and I clearly understood her love for me. That was a source of great peace in a time of immense turmoil.

Thankfully, I will be able to tell her I love her again this Mothers Day. And when she says she loves me back, those words will sound sweeter than ever. You see, even if you already know it – it’s always wonderful to hear no matter what day of the year.

By: Mark Quincy Adams

A proud 'pragmatic progressive' Mark Quincy Adams has been a political
talk show host and prolific pontificator since 1992. Find him on Facebook and Twitter @politicalglutton