They say a picture is worth a thousand words....
Have you ever had a person that intrigued you? Inspired you? Put you first before them?
I have! This is one of those people to whom I give respect and dedicate this blog to.
See, my Mama Diana (Diana Siron) has always been the one to put others before her. Even when she was sick with dialysis. She ALWAYS put the needs of others first. Her grandchildren, my brother and I. It was never about her. She never made it to be. I got inspired to be a hard worker by her because she stuck it out with the same company for over 20 years. I can't remember the exact number of years but it was her very first job and she worked until she retired/company went under.
What does it take to succeed? Does it take a shady business model to make big things happen? Do you sacrifice quality and standards for more money in the long run?
See the thing I learned the most from her is that you should never make it about you. If you make it about other people then in turn they make it about you! If you lift someone up, they will do the same. You don't have to cut corners to save a couple bucks. You don't need to gamble with feelings and emotions but instead help shape those feelings and emotions for a stronger purpose. My mom never taught me to give up. There were plenty of times where I wanted to BUT she always supported me. So I told myself that when I get married, I'm going to marry the one who supports everything I do and everything I'm about. Of course it didn't happen quickly BUT I did have to dismiss everyone before Amy :)
But the point of this blog is the picture. At the time this was taken, my mom was on dialysis in California. She could only take a total of 3 days off then she has to go back for treatment. I didn't want her to risk it but she wanted to come see me get married. This photo was taken June 28th,2009. My wedding day! As you can tell I'm an emotional wreck, but I will never forget the words she said before I started crying. We did the mom and son dance and as her head was on my chest she whispered "I told you I'd make it!" See, not being in the best condition, she flew a thousand miles to come see me get married. She made it all about me. Selfless!
I cannot explain in words how I feel or how I even cope til this day but I do wish she made it to see the birth of my son. I know she is proud of all the things I've accomplished and what I've become but it's different when the person you love and cherish is alive and right next to you.
A picture will never replace the feelings felt at that moment but rather offer you another chance to feel what you felt when it was taken.
Make the most of your moments. There is no telling when a picture becomes the only reference you have to see that person again.
I try to live everyday with a smile because you never know if your smile brightens someones not so happy day. You can only do so much being one person but why not make the most of it. If you have a bad day, at the end of the day, you're still breathing. So it can't be that bad, right?
Like I said, a picture is worth more than words. Sometimes people only have the vague memory. Don't be the one who wonders the "What if". Be the person who always says "Why Not".
It just might be worth your time, and if it wasn't, like I said, You're still alive :)
