I heard footsteps and turned to see mom standing in the doorway. I almost stumbled out of the chair as I said, "WOW! Mom you look amazing. You are so beautiful mom."

Mom was a little bemused by my childlike ineptness at seeing her but her face was beaming brightly. She said, "Oh baby you need your eyes checked out but thank you. I take it you aren't disappointed?"

I went to her and pulled her close to me and said, "Mom I love you so much. There isn't anything about you that disappoints me." I kissed her neck and said, "Mom I don't think you know what you're doing...