After a long night with little sleep, Mom calls for me at 6:00 am. I stumble out of bed and into her room. Mom: You look tired. Me: I wonder why.
Author Archives: Mark Steven Porro
Be Patient
After Mom woke up, my sister asked, “Did God speak to you?” Mom nodded. “What did He say?” Be patient. Or was it my dad, who died 14 years earlier telling her not to rush.
The Call
When the call came, two lives changed. His carefree bachelor life ended. She decided to wake up. And their journey began.
My New Neighbor
I introduced myself to a new neighbor, an attractive psychiatrist who moved in across the street. “I’m single, fifty-five, have no kids, and I live with my mother. You’re going to want me on your couch. But soon it was me who needed her couch.”
Ninety Days Until Release
Ninety days until release, but who’s counting? I guess we are. If your mother deserves to be treated like a queen in her “Golden Years,” you need to read this book. And it comes in, not one but two sizes.
I Thought She Was Happy
I thought she was happy being back on her feet and exercising. But the middle finer on her left hand tells a different story.
Eight Glasses
Mom: You’re supposed to drink eight glasses of water a day. Mark: Where did you hear that? Mom: I don’t know. (she downs her glass) Mark: One down, seven more to go. Mom: No thanks.
Back to Work
I pass by her with another load of two by fours. Mom: Who’s paying for all those renovations? Mark: You are so cheer up. You may need to go back to work.
You Deserve to be Treated Like a Queen
One morning, Mom greets me with a smile. Mom: Why are you so good to me? Mark: Because you are my mother, and you deserve to be treated like a queen. (She burps) But queens don’t do that. Mom: How do you know?
The Doohickie
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