ok. that's not accurate. i have a former mother-in-law and a current mother-in-law... and they could not be more different.
i will say as different as they are, i have learned a great deal observing, listening and interacting with both of them but respectfully, in totally different ways.
both are products of immigrant generations. one was born here to immigrant parents, the other came to the US from Korea via Canada.
one thinks she's progressive... the other is not stuck in immigrant thinking old-world ruts.
one thinks she's long-suffering... the other is but you would never know it.
one looks at her life and complains and blames others for her situation
one looks at her hardships and thanks God for how blessed her life has been
one manipulates to get what she wants
one just serves and loves
both can talk your ear off
both aren't the best listeners
until it really matters...
and then she'll really catch you off guard when you realize
she just pays attention to what's really important
they both would be about the same age now
but only one is still around
and lemme tell you
i am really happy that she's still around
she laughs at me a lot
and i do mean a lot
but she laughs with me too
and i do mean a lot
i mean....
really...
a lot
also...
please don't try and sing this.
it was meant as a joke
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