My Mama's Legacy.. inspired story by my friends...

 My Mama's Legacy..
     First off, I would like to Say happy mothers day to all of you that shared time with your mama. Embrace it and enjoy it. Because Life is so unpredictable. Once upon a time I had a wonderful , caring mama, who showed me the way. To treat people with respect and honor. I loved her very much and I still do. But when I went overseas to Japan, i got the dreaded phone call , and word mama was very sick. But I did get a chance to talk to her and she sounded wonderful.. But after I hanged up , I had this sickening feeling in my heart , so I immediately asked to go on emergency leave and make that long flight back to USA , SAN DIEGO.. but.. I was too late .. a day late .. and guess what ? Yup My flight was delayed exactly one day due to snow in the Nevada Mountains .. Oh well. God works in mysterious ways.. I mean My best fiend told me. its better this way , you were too close to your mom.. to see her go, it would of ruined you.. But guess what , it did already.. I became a mean and angry guy. in fact it took years to recover , and the alcohol , and the partying was , well , excessive and abusive. The strain on my family , myself, my liver if i still have one. But most of all my career,,. But guess what time does heal all wounds. I recovered and return to San Diego , well kind of., work or stationed in San Diego , but Live in The Temecula Valley areas.. a peaceful , scenic area with mountain's in the back ground and the most birds i have ever seen in my life , as well as field rats ,snakes, gophers, mountain lions, jack rabbits, possums.. yup.. wild life in my back yard. But anyways. I came back and got reacquainted with family and friends, Parties, get together , picnics, I love it.. But at times .. I get home sick or in this case mama sick. I miss those days when I used to get up at 4:00 am and do my ritual morning run on Palm ave , near Montgomery High to the Pits.. I used to see border patrol and illegal aliens every morning.. Well Mama would be up doing her home business catering , making lumpias , baking goods, and she would say " Go to sleep son, its too early, and I would smile and hug and kiss her on the cheek.. Oh mom,, this is what i love to do.. She would smile , then return to her workings.. I miss that , God knows . I miss those small moments I shared with her. But I realize now, the lessons she taught me about being a man , and knowing what to do and when to do it were great lessons. I mean , she said always respect a woman and never harm one. Honor her and give her the respect .. Just like I respected my mama.. I know i lost touch of that, especially I work in a very stressful environment. I see alot of misery and pain, and I sacrifice alot of time in my career. Its a tough life and at times I amaze myself on how long I have done this. But its all due to the legacy of My mama.. Be strong , Be the Man and do whats right. Never surrender and always remember to pray. The Lord will give you strength and believe me, He has given me so much power to survive the many trials and tribulations i have endured in my career in the Armed Forces.. nothing comes easy , or for free. I'm thankful that I have maintained My mama's legacy by being true to myself and my family..  Mama . I miss you dearly , but your legacy lives on through me being every bit of you in the way i carry myself and treat others who encounter me on a daily basis.. My mama's legacy lives on through me.. !! THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS @ 2011