Happy Mothers Day

I was going to post this directly to Instagram but they told me that I had too much to say and that I typed too much. Lol. So here we are. I had a different blog to post today that was about Mental Health and rather heavy as well. But that can wait a day or two!

Let me tell you a story about my mom. There’s plenty that speak volumes as the amazing woman she is but ever since I found out about this one, I definitely hold it a little closer than others.

My Mom and Dad

Back Story: As you’re probably aware, I have a son and his name is James. I moved to Hawaii to be a dad to James about a month before he was born. About 2 months after he was born, his mother and I split and as I’m sure you can guess, a custody battle followed. I didn’t think that it was going to turn in too much since we had both discussed parenting situations before in the past as far as both parents being equal and what not. But on her end, something changed. The first stack of paper work I received from her was basically taking him away from me completely, so I had to get a lawyer to help and represent me. As a new parent, this was hard. As a new parent in Hawaii, this was harder. As a new parent in Hawaii that just moved to Hawaii… you get the point. It wasn’t an ideal situation. Well, my parents helped me out with a lot of the court costs. Without them, I would have never been able to meet those retainers that were $2k - $5k a piece if I remember correctly. The total added up to be a lot way more than that though. And they helped me. That by itself was so much appreciated and I couldn’t put in words how much my parents helped me with that financially, mentally, and emotionally.

Side note: My mom loves corvettes. She got the one in the first car photo years ago at super low miles and in awesome condition. She only drove it during the summer months in Washington state while it was garaged during the winter to keep it looking pristine. Sorry for the crummy photo.
Well a year or so into my custody stuff, my mom sold her car. I honestly didn’t think much into it at the time although I should have.

This is the first Corvette that she owned and ended up selling.

Fast foward 3 years later or so, the newer corvette came into her life and I was so stoked for her!

The new Corvette!

I can’t remember how I found out but I know that it was all unintentional.. but after she got her new car, I found out she had sold her old corvette to help fund my custody court battle. And I cried. And cried. And cried. Some may say (including my mom) that it’s just a car but I know how much she loves those cars and how well she takes care of them and so much more.

My parents were on call in Washington waiting for the phone call to be told that James was born so that they could hop on the first flight available to meet him here in Hawaii!

Both of my parents have set an amazing example to me over the years but I’m definitely the first to say that I’m a mommas boy. I care deeply about people as my mom does. I wear my heart on my sleeve as my mom does. Yet, I can only hope to be half as amazing of a person and parent as she is some day.
I love you, mom.

Love,
Matthew