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Pamala Vallarta's avatar

You have always been a warm ray of sunshine in my life. Your love kept me afloat when everyone in my world was letting me down. You are my dearest confidant and the voice of deep wisdom. And then you did the unbelievable. You brought from heaven, a little boy who I didn't know I was waiting for since the day I was born. Clearly I was. From the first time I looked into his eyes on his way into the world, not even quite born yet, something clicked. There he was, the being that I was best friends with forever. We finally reunited on earth.

That is the only Mother's Day gift I will ever need.

Candy Downs's avatar

Oh Christ now I’m bawling!!! I love you so much mama ♥️ thank you for always encouraging me to do the opposite of what people expect, to speak up about what I want, and to always take a “no” as a jumping off point for negotiations. You paved the way for me to keep my exes, be creative, and give zero fucks what anyone thinks. Even if that means we all got into a little trouble sometimes. Our life has been nothing if not interesting, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Pamala Vallarta's avatar

Exactly my Darling! We weren’t born to conform. We were made to create, and I am so so proud of what you have created in your life so far~Good job!

Charlotte Tracy Clarke's avatar

OMG, Pam, you sure do know how to make one cry; happy tears of course. I feel so privileged to know you, and I look forward to knowing Candy better over time. You are both incredible rays of sunshine and I am one lucky friend.

Pamala Vallarta's avatar

We both treasure your friendship, Tracy. I am so glad we found each other <3

QuYahni B Joseph's avatar

OMG Lady I wasn’t looking for tears this morning! You’re like the flyest mom EVER!!!

Pamala Vallarta's avatar

You are the sweetest! I am touched by your beautiful comment!

Candy Downs's avatar

🥹🥹😘😘

Stephen's avatar

I think you know that you are lucky. happy mother's day.

Candy Downs's avatar

I am 🥰 thank you, Stephen.

Barbora Pohodová's avatar

This is so soo so sweet, my dear sister, mommala did so well by creating you! I love you both as much as I adooore your writing! Enjoying it as much as Betty's 😇💖

Btw this made me think of the leather nipples baking in the oven for the boob purse 😅 oh how I miss those days.

Candy Downs's avatar

Barbie!! Omg the boob bag gah how could I forget her art purses or her soap that looked like cupcakes that people would accidentally take bites out of!! We miss you!! Come visit! I’ll even get married again if I have to 😂 Love you sweet Barbie girl!! I have two of your paintings on my wall, so I am reminded of you every day 🍒

Pamala Vallarta's avatar

OMG Barbie! I forgot all about the leather nipples and the " Boob Bag" ! Dear Barbie, what a treat you are!

Moe Writeous's avatar

Thanks for sharing!! Beautifully written.

Candy Downs's avatar

Awww thanks BDM ♥️

Doug Bristol's avatar

Yeah, you got a good one. (Me too, btw.) And she's coming to visit - how fun!

Candy Downs's avatar

Well since we’re subhusb and wife now, I’m happy to know this 🥰

Mandie Peterson's avatar

Awww Happy Mother’s Day to the best second mom a girl could have! @Pamala Vallarta

Pamala Vallarta's avatar

Mandie, you were and are so easy to love! Thank you, Sweetheart. It was nice of your mom to have you for me!

Donna Horbay's avatar

Love your writing, but this one is the BOMB! You really described the heart of your mom- her spirit, endless creativity, and push to keep on going even in the worst circumstances. I miss my weekly visits to see her, even when I needed nothing, didn’t have that extra 20 to spend, I had to stop to see her and what was new in her lil but eclectic store, and share our stories and what the week or brought or some disappointment shared and then forgotten. We stay connected with social media, but both of your writing is so good, straight to the heart and I feel so connected. Thank you , Happy Mother’s Day to each of you, and to all mother’s, forms of mothers, HAPPY DAY!!!!

Candy Downs's avatar

Hi Donna! Oh thank you for this beautiful comment ❤️ She truly is one of a kind that mom of mine! I miss being able to find her behind the counter of her story whenever I needed her too. Thank you so much for reading, I love having you here with me!

Jodie Jones's avatar

This is a beautiful piece of writing 🥰 I enjoy reading about other people's relationships with their mothers. Yours feels so wholesome with just the right amount of whacky 🫶

Candy Downs's avatar

Thank you so much, Jodie! She is absolutely nuts but I wouldn’t trade her for the world 🥰😂

France Pinzon • lit speck's avatar

Love the Yaya name! Happy mother’s day to you my Beshie and to the Mama dearest!

Candy Downs's avatar

Thank you my Beshie! Love you love you ♥️

Thomas J. Baker's avatar

Great read, as usual! What a gem of a mom you have there. Cherish every second, good, bad, weird. I would give Anything to have my mom yell out ‘Thomas Jason’, one more time. That meant I was in deep trouble. Pretty regular. 😳God Bless and Happy Moms Day to all!!😉🐛

Candy Downs's avatar

Why am I not surprised you were a trouble maker 😏 it’s usually the parts we thought we hated the most that we end up missing the most! ♥️

Thomas J. Baker's avatar

lol. Yes looking back I certainly didn’t make this easy and ain’t that the truth!!🫣😉

Charlotte Tracy Clarke's avatar

Another eloquent piece of writing and sentiment. I loved this one very much. Can't wait to see you again here in Mexico!!! Happy Mother's Day to you!!! I will be sharing this special day with YOUR Mother!!! Aren't I the lucky one?

Candy Downs's avatar

Ahhh Tracy! I was just thinking about you and how much I am looking forward to coming down to see you guys again. That was the best best time! Oh I am insanely jealous that you two get to spend tomorrow together, I wish I was there 😭