April 21, 2010
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It’s Mom’s Turn!
Dear Mrs. Figgins:
I am a black woman. A single Mother of 4. I’ve been a waitress all my life. My last baby is finishing college (THANK YOU GOD!) That will make all 4 of them. I love them more that my first and last breath.
I made lots of mistakes. I wish I could have been more. I wish I could have studied to be a nurse. But I was too busy trying to put food to the table and keeping them right with GOD.
I have a few good years left, and I’m thinking of going back to school. I’m not sure what I want to study now, but I want to do it.
Am I too old?
Lillian in Jackson
Dear Lillian:
You are a waitress, a single mother of four and you’ve sent four kids to college? How very proud you must be! CONGRATULATIONS!
Unfortunately, we don’t get to live life in reverse, Lillian. I know. I’ve made so many mistakes myself. But you have succeeded in doing what most parents only dream of.
I bow to you as I pen this letter and proudly nominate you for the Grand Prix Award Of Life.
YES- YES – YES – go to school! Whatever it is, do something just for you.
It’s your turn, Lillian.
Please – keep in touch!
Mrs. Figgins
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