To see Mom and I together say in my childhood years until my mid-40's you wouldn't think we were Mother and Daughter based on our personalities.
In my "younger years" I was rather introverted and shy. Yes, even more so than I am now, if you can believe it. I was quiet and calm, wanting to read, color or play by myself as a child. I had a few friends some I still have now and I still cherish their friendship. They were more extroverted than I was/am and therefore, balanced me and brought me out of my shell.
About Mom. To give you an idea of her personality, I asked her if she'd like to start a blog for the rest of the "caregivers in the world" just to share funny stories or how we get through some of our more difficult times. Of course, I'd like to share YOU. I truly believe God placed you on this earth to make people laugh and would you mind if I tell some of the pranks you pulled as you were growing up?
Her answer was, "Are you sure people can handle it?" "I hope so, Mom." I replied.
Today, we discussed what life would be like if we were sisters or friends. We decided that our personalities are so opposite ends of the spectrum that she would have scared the pee-waddin' out of me. She was a rebel out to peeve off anyone of authority, with the exception of my Great Grandparents whom she had ultimate respect.
So, how did this wild child, rebel with a cause and a shy introvert become so close that each one knows the other is in desperate need without seeing the other? How did we become just a heartbeat away from the other?
Stay tuned... ;)
