Mothers

Paul & I have been watching the first three seasons of the new "Doctor Who". For Seasons 1 & 2, his side kick is Rose, and in season 3 he gets a new girl, Martha. I was struck after the last few episodes how much they emphasize the roles of the girls' mothers in their lives. I thought, "hmm, must be a British thing."

Then I thought about my life. When I was in college, I emailed my mother almost on a daily basis...sometimes 5 or 6 times a day. That coorespondence has slowed down a bit, but even now we IM at least once a week. Just this week, when I felt in crisis and was overwhelmed by a particular situation, the first thing I did was IM her, and we talked and I felt better.

I don't know what makes that bond so strong, but I'm glad it is there. I can count on my mother whenever I need her - I trust her opinions and advise, I know she loves me unconditionally. I hope I will have just as special a bond with my own children some day.