Georgia T

I am the youngest of my family, the tenth of ten children (six boys and four girls). My mother not only took care of all of us, but she has also cared for her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She has been an inspiration to all of us in the way that she loves her family and accepts us all, thorns and all. A few years ago on Mother’s Day, I sent her the following message, which sums up how great my mother is! This is for my wonderful mother Georgia Etta Essick Taylor who read poems to me when I was ill, and by doing so taught me the joy of reading; who taught me to cook, to sew, to plant, and by doing so gave me the skills to be a chef, seamstress, and gardener; who sang to me and by doing so encouraged me to sing and enjoy music; who took care of my son and by doing so gave me the freedom to move forward with my life and seek happiness; who has never judged me or disapproved of me openly but who has always been there for me whenever I’ve needed someone to talk to, someone to dry my tears, someone to tell me to straighten up and quit feeling sorry for myself! My mother deserves to be and is the best mom ever.