Mom tries hard...she really does. Ever since Dad left her, she's been working two jobs, while trying to maintain a decent, close relationship with me. I'm at that age where I understand I can't be selfish. So, it didn't surprise me to see her with a smile on her face, and a small present in her hand, "You know Mommy will always find a way." I was grateful for the small gesture, especially since I didn't get to see her as often as I wanted to. "Go on...open it," she said. I dug m
