Tears for My Mother

"Tears For My Mother" is a true and personal story written by Rick Henry, and chronicles his relationship with his mother through the years. This tenderly told story spans over 50 years, and is still taking place.The story is told in an easy, narrative style. You'll relate to the independence that Rick writes about that comes with growing up; it's an independence that sometimes conflicts with motherly love. You'll smile as you learn about the affectionate term Rick calls his mom. There are moments shared that will touch your heart and might even bring a tear to your eye. It is a story of facing the hard reality that life is full of events, many of which are unexpected. Rick shares how his personal life changed when he moved back home to help his parents adjust to meet their different personal challenges. Rick has especially focused more of his attention on his mother, whose situation has compounded challenges. But this is also a story of victory, because in spite of the personal obstacles, Rick has made it possible for his parents to live at home by stepping up to the role of caregiver. They have all had to learn and adapt to lifestyle changes. Theirs is a family bond that has grown deeper and richer over time. You'll find that "Tears For My Mother" is as much a story about Rick, as it is about his mother. He is honest with us in sharing his feelings that ranged from annoyance with the motherly attention in his early years to sharing the pivotal point in his adulthood when his world changed, and he had to become the head of the household. Rick also reflects on those earlier memories and has gleaned an appreciation for all that his mother did for him."Tears For My Mother" is a wonderful tribute to Rick's mother, as well as being a source of inspiration for those facing similar challenges with aging parents. But most of all, at its core, it is a story about love. Irene Economou