Mother's Day Toy Story card purchase hits close to home

I never really think about the moments where my mother has impacted my life. Not even on Mother’s Day.

On that day each year, I usually give her a call and tell her how much I appreciate her raising me, but I never give it much more though. But a few days ago I realized just how much I owe my mother in terms of who I am today. For instance, I would have never graduated from college if it weren’t for my mother pushing me to go the extra mile. I wouldn’t have worked in newspapers if it weren’t for her encouragement, telling me “You can do it!,” from the sidelines. Basically, I wouldn’t be the pe...