posted 05-01-2005 08:01 AM         

What Mother’s Day means to me…

A time of reflection—looking back—to a year ago today…as I layed in a hospital bed just having had a motorcycle accident the day before…thus breaking my left femur & right wrist! The titanium rod which exists inside the femur was the start of my new name…my new life. As I convalesced [7] weeks at home…shedding the old me [Harley & Goldwing] and acquiring the new me/us [Prowler & POA]. Wow!

A year ago on Mother’s Day—a part of me died…and the other part rebirthed into an almost entirely different individual. No longer do I ride off into the sunset, & my weekends for the past year have been diabolically opposed. Once upon a time, I rode to Sturgis, and I rode to Americade, and I even rode cross-country…6,700 + miles in 26 days. Sure, I remember them fondly. I’m still coming to grips with old friends, old memories…and embracing new of each, as well. It’s been a trip—life.

From Socrates to Tytanium-K….a transformation aided along by the Maker…and I DO know why! I’m just not ready to share His Plan with others--not yet, anyway!

Lastly, naturally Mother’s Day is THE day to celebrate the SHE who birthed us…a day to recall childhood experiences, memories, friends ‘n’ family of yesteryear! My mum is 87-years-old & exists in an assisted-living home in Medford, Oregon. It’s a little sad but such is the circle of life. Being 60, my days are numbered, too. I prefer to remember my mum as she was. THAT gives me pleasant thoughts…. So, here’s to you, mom! Thanks for choosing to be MY MOM. I love you, Mama Fern!!!

your mom is lucky to have such a good son...