Intimates Strength
I knew it was going to be one of those days. A day in need of extraordinary mom strength. A day that no matter how much pain I see on my daughter’s face, no matter how bruised and tattered her leg, I will have to keep my emotions controlled and exhibit the appropriate facial expressions of positive reassurance. I cannot gasp or cry, but then I can’t pretend there is nothing wrong and that she isn’t in extreme pain. That balance is going to be really, really, difficult.
Yes, this day I will have to dig deep into the reserves of mom strength and personal resolve alone is not going to be enough. First thing, dress with confidence, cute flats to be secure on my feet to help her with the crutches, pretty pink sweater with complimentary scarf to add color to my cheeks (just in case I go pale at the sight of the stitches) and a couple of shiny bracelets. Yes, this is the outfit. I look good, understated but perky, very Mom, but it isn’t doing anything for my confidence. It’s probably the “perky” that’s not working, I need more help, something deep and personal, I need a Black Bra.
So, I scrapped the pink sweater for a black cashmere turtleneck, grabbed my old worn black leather jacket and set off to Starbucks for a triple nonfat Cappuccino. And armed with the security of my Black Soma Vanishing 360 Perfect Coverage Lace Trim Bra I was prepared with serious, unwavering Mom Strength.
The Quotes
Ave Maria
Excerpts from the Prayer “Hail Mary”
Hail Mary
Full of Grace
Pray for us
Ave Maria, performed by
Luciano Pavarotti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpYGgtrMTYs
A Mom
A mom is the glue that holds everything together, even when she feels she may fall apart. That says it all about the role of a Mom.
The Angel
Guardian Angel
Excerpts from a prayer to a Guardian Angel; Ever this day be at my side…
I most definitely have a Guardian Angel and I'm sure this is what she looks like – Great wings and a sword!
And isn’t Guardian Angel the duty of every mother.
Vesti La Guibba
Put on your costume
From the Opera Pagliacci
In the finale of the first act Canio, believes his wife is having an affair and he is heartbroken. The aria proclaims that at times, no matter the circumstance, one must take on their responsibilities and perform.
This is the most beautiful and heartbreaking performance of his career. My grandfather's name was also Luciano, a Sicilian immigrant with a similar build to Mr. Pavarotti and when he brings his hands to his face I recall my Papa's hands. I cry every time I watch this.
Watch this magnificent performance of Vesti La Guibba by Luciano Pavarotti on You Tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0PMq4XGtZ4
Translation in English
I declaim! While taken with delirium,
I do not know what I am saying,
or what I am doing!
Yet it is necessary, I must force myself!
Bah! Are you not a man?
Thou art Pagliacci (clown)!
Put on your costume and apply make up to your face.
The people pay, and they want to laugh.
And if Harlequin invites away Colombina
laugh, Pagliaccio (clown), and everyone will applaud!
Turn the spasms and tears into jokes,
The tears and pain into grimaces, Ah!
Laugh, Pagliaccio (clown),
your love is broken!
Laugh of the pain, that poisons your heart!
Some thoughts
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