Happy Mother's Day

A big happy Mother's Day hug to all the mom's out there reading Nashvillecyclist.com!

Each of you with a mom or wife (or girlfriend w/ kid?!) should do something special for her today. A card is not going to cut it. Long ago I stopped giving cards for all the holidays on the calendar because it's overdone and doesn't come from the heart. I've found that a big hug, a kiss, and a heartfelt "thank you Mom, I love you" will win you bigger points than anything else. Let her know how fortunate you feel to have her in your life.

For those without a wife or whose mom has passed away can pick a close relative or family friend who influenced you. I can think of several that helped to "raise" me to some degree. The mothers of all of my friends growing up played a big role in my youth and early adulthood, and they too deserve a bit of gratitude for their presence in my life. If my mom wasn't there to steer me right then you can bet there was a friend's mother around the corner ready to set me straight!

A lot of you will be racing somewhere this weekend and unable to see your mom in person. If that's the case then several phone calls are in order. When you finally do see her in person then you give her the official hug, kiss and thank you.

Who else could have put up with you all this time anyway? Only Mom.