Naleighna Kai's Literary Cafe Magazine May - Mother's Day Issue | Page 50

One Son), and I told him of all the
recent advances in my son’s life,
and reflected on how wonderful he
was as a person, son, man,--I said
to my friend, “I believe I raised
the father I should have had.”
Powerful words. If my father had
been 1/100th of the man my son is
shaping up to be, there would be
no way that I would have carried
the kind of pain that I had for
years.
I might have questioned the
Creator’s reason for having this
particular child come through me,
but as I reflect on our relationship
over the years, and the one we
enjoy right now, my son has been
the answer all along.
When he wishes me Happy Mother’s
Day, those are the sweetest words next
to I Love you, Number One Mom. I
can’t thank the Creator enough for
not only giving me the gift of my
son, but also sending that message
that I was supposed to have him, and
that having him has been the biggest
blessing in my life.
Photos taken by
Pete Stenberg Photography
Chicago