Nerd Therapy Session: Thanks Mom

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Today's Nerd Therapy Session is a little different from previous examples, it's not a single story but more of a mother's day card of sorts relating to a patient woman and her sometimes nerdy son.

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Dear Mom,

Thanks for making sarcastic comments when "Planet of the Apes" or "Six Million Dollar Man" was on and for pointing out every lame sitcom trope. I didn't appreciate them then but it gave me a lifelong appreciation for riffing.

Thanks for leaving me with the Eaton's catalog that week i was in the Hospital, those Christmas wishbook pages gave two year old me incredible comfort and judging by this website, had a significant impact.

Thanks for the many memorable theme cakes including Grover, Captain America's shield and the fact that you were known as the "Snoopy Cake Mom" at the last day of every grade school year.



Thank you for decorating many rooms of our house like Sid and Marty Krofft lived there. The sight of orange and brown will forever make me happy.
Thanks for waiting in line and nearly getting trampled to get your son a Steve Austin doll, only to have Grandma take the credit.


Thanks for donating many of my toys to charity, I know that sounds weird but it lead me down the path of collecting.


Thanks for taking me to my first toy show when I was fifteen and waiting in the parking lot for four hours while your 15 year old son wheeled and dealed with men sometimes three times his age.


Thanks for the many, too numerous to list, college bailout loans.



Thanks for the happy childhood, 70s nostalgia is a big part for me because you made growing up fun.



BrAiN

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[bobws]

Very Sweet, gives me one more reason to miss my mom.

[Godzilla]

That's excellent!

[HardyGirl]

Awww, that's really nice.

[raider5gt]

That's awesome man,Mums are the best.

[wilbs518]

Awesome!

[Earth 2 Chris]

Very cool Brian. I hope your mom gets to see this.

And for those of you who are lucky enough to still have your mom in this world, be sure to reach out to her today.

Chris

[UnderdogDJLSW]

My mom is the reason I have my solid boxed Supes, Batman, and Robin and the reason I still have them today. Not to mention all those cool things along the way. Nice "session", Brian.

[Wee67]

Moms Rule!!

For most of us involved in trying to get back little parts of your youth, there must be some level of mom in that equation. What she did for us, getting that toy even when you know the family didn't have the money, just taking care of so many things so you could just be a kid.

[vulcan2074]

Thats very heart warming.
Sammy

[samurainoir]

That Grover cake looks like the best thing ever.

[megoscott]

Beautifully done...

[torgospizza]

Thanks for taking me to my first toy show when I was fifteen and waiting in the parking lot for four hours...

I stand hat in hand in solemn reverence at such a selfless act of charity, because your mother is unquestionably a saint.

Seriously, though--four hours? She is a much more patient parent than I could ever hope to be.

[littlewink]

Great story!

My mother made my youth very magical and I thank her for instilling that in me at such a young age. I try and visit my parents once a week after Garage Sales and try to call them at least every two days. When Mom comes over and looks at my toy collection she also remisces about how she felt to see my reaction and that alone made her very happy.......amazing angel, God I luv her