August 1969 moments of wisdom with mom
MTR
"Don't ever let anyone tell you, what can or can't be in this world...you can be anything you want to be, If someone says otherwise, just understand they haven't figured it out yet "
AR
"Are you sure ?? Bob said I need to stay at home and have babies - I told him that was not what I wanted! he told me "that's what women do!" I told him I would get a wife and she could do that and Id find other things to do "
MTR
"yes your intelligent,beautiful daughter and you will figure it out ...you don't have to do what others do - &
Please stop hitchhiking home to ask me these questions its not safe, I need my private time "
AR
" Okay mamma but I got a ride from the police this time,I see other people do it Allll the time "
MTR
"How many 2 year olds do you see with thumbs out ...or even 5,6, 12 year olds? ...do the math "
AR
"None,but..,.Okay I will stop sneaking out of the daycare ...I just didn't want you to be alone , it made my heart feel like it was going to burst apart - I just wanted to hug you to make you feel better, I was worried for your heart ....I love you!"
MTR
"However this is the fourth time you have done and I need you to keep your promise to stop... I love you too, very much ,however ;everyone needs private time ...its not scary or sad for me because, I know I will see you soon"