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Mail subscription includes E-Edition. Website and E-Edition: TheSiuslawNews.com Letters to the Editor policy How lucky I was to be in my mother’s heart Editor’s note: On Mother’s Day each year, kind things she did. came about, we knew she was always there to Don Saxon reads the following letter to his I remember Mother when I would cut my help talk our troubles out. mother, Gladys, who passed away June 2, finger or get a sliver in my toe, and the things So if you think you have troubles (and 1980. He wrote the letter to read to her the last she did to comfort us that only a mother most people think they do), just remember time he saw her, with his family, during your mother and all the troubles she her funeral. We would like to express went through for you. our appreciation to Don for sharing his I knew sometimes when she got By Don Saxon letter with us and our readers in an- lonesome, because she would call me Son of Gladys Saxon, who passed away in 1980 ticipation of Mother’s Day tomorrow, up and say, “I stayed at home and wait- when he will once again read it aloud ed but no one came around today.” in memory of his mother as he has for the last would know. So when the days get lonely and things 38 years.) She would always give us a big hug and kiss seem to be falling apart, I realize how lucky I if we began to cry, then she would bandage it was to have been a part of my Mother’s heart. remember Mother when I was a kid. Not and tell us to try and make it ply. 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Emal letters to: nhickson@thesiuslawnews.com WHERE TO WRITE Breast pump was only one sacrifi ce Mom made for you T omorrow, it will be Mother’s Day. For many it means sending a flowery card that says all the won- derful things you’d say if only you had a thesaurus and someone from Hallmark breathing down your neck. The true meaning of Mother’s Day has been lost over the years thanks to greeting cards filled with heartfelt phrases like: If your love was an ocean, you would’ve drowned me as a child. Or, When I think of love, I think of you. Because of this, you have no grandchildren. Or, With every smile, I remember a special moment that will never ever be forgotten. Happy belated Mother’s Day! The true meaning of Mother’s Day, as any mother will tell you, has absolutely nothing to do with flowery cards or fond memories — and everything to do with sacrifice. That’s right. You want to let Mom know you really care? Forget about com- paring her to “a beautiful rose laden with thorns of caring,” and, instead, remember all the stuff she endured for you even before you had a memory. If you’re not sure where to begin, I have two words for you: Breast Pump. True, not every mother uti- lized this torture device, but the mere thought that she could have is reason enough to be grateful. And remember that breast pumping came after nine months of los- ing control over most of her bodily func- tions, including food cravings. These cravings came as a direct result of your needs inside the womb even though, in many cases, those needs could gag Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern. But she did it anyway, in spite of the fact that, as you were developing and shaping, so was she: Developing swollen feet the size of couch cushions, and taking the shape of a giant Weeble capable of destroying Tokyo. Keep in mind that during this process she was still merrily preparing for your arrival by hanging borders, assembling mobiles, making trips to the doctor, all while visiting the bathroom once every three minutes. Then, to show your apprecia- tion upon arriving into the world, you treat her to an episi- otomy. Chances are, you won’t find any of this in a greeting card. Mainly because there are very few phrases that rhyme with “episiotomy.” (Although “The things you taught-a me since your episiot- omy” has potential.) For all of those reasons, and so many more, I want to say “Thank You” to my own amaz- ing mom and all the wonderful mothers out there, especially those celebrating their very first Mother’s Day this year. You know who you are. And if you don’t, try turning down that breast pump a notch or two... Pres. Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 FAX: 202-456-2461 TTY/TDD Comments: 202-456-6213 www.whitehouse.gov Oregon Gov. Kate Brown 160 State Capitol 900 Court St. Salem, Ore. 97301-4047 Governor’s Citizens’ Rep. Message Line: 503-378-4582 www.oregon.gov/gov U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden 221 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5244 541-431-0229 www.wyden.senate.gov U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley 313 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3753 FAX: 202-228-3997 541-465-6750 www.merkley.senate.gov U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (4th Dist.) 2134 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6416 541-269-2609 541-465-6732 www.defazio.house.gov State Sen. Arnie Roblan (Dist. 5) 900 Court St. NE - S-417 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1705 FAX: 503-986-1080 Email: Sen.ArnieRoblan@ oregonlegislature.gov State Rep. Caddy McKeown (Dist. 9) 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1409 Email: rep.caddymckeown @state.or.us West Lane County Commissioner Jay Bozievich 125 E. Eighth St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-4203 FAX: 541-682-4616 Email: Jay.Bozievich@ co.lane.or.us
