About ten years ago, when I was 18, my mother and I were sitting in the kitchen, enjoying a cup of coffee, while looking at a fashion magazine. She pointed out a necklace that she admired on one of the ads. I then realized that I never saw her wear any real “nice jewelry”. When I asked her why, her response was that she was never able to afford it due to raising me and my four sisters. I soon realized tears were pouring down my face. I made it my mission to get my mother the jewelry she deserved. I worked two jobs, and went to school but all the effort paid off. A year later I was able to buy her first diamond necklace! I will never forget the look she had when I gave it to her… Every year since then, for Mothers day, I give her a piece of jewelry.
Jan 28