As we celebrate another Mother's Day I figured I'd
share a little story about my mother.....the greatest
mother anyone could ever have.
I was an 11th grader at Dunbar High School in Dunbar,
West Virginia when I met a student teacher from
West Virginia State College. He happened to be a chaperone
at one of our school dances I was djing. He asked if I'd be
willing to go down to the college and dj some fraternity/sorority
parties for him. I told him I'd love to but I wasn't old enough to
drive. He said that he would try and get one of his frat bros
to possibly pick me up. I told him I'd ask my parents if it was ok with me even going down there.
When I got home later that evening, I told my parents what the student had asked of me. I told them that the event wouldn't be over until 2am. My father wasn't to keen on me being on somebody's college campus that late at night as a 15 year old but at the same time he knew I was never one to drink, smoke or give them much trouble. My mother then told me that she'd take me down there and pick me up. My dad looked at her like she was crazy but she said that if this was something I really wanted to do, she would support me. Everything worked out.....worked out a bit too well actually. After rockin' out for the Alphas that night, every fraternity and sorority on the yard wanted the 15 year old kid from the local village to come dj their event. I was worried that my mom would one day say no and if she did I would've totally understood. She never did though. When my dad would come knockin' on my door to tell me to turn the music down when I was practicing, I could hear my mom tellin' him to leave me alone because, in her words, "he is doing something that he seems to love".
Well when my 16th birthday came. I was able to get my learner's permit in the morning then I came back that evening to take my road test and yes, I passed. Now I was able to drive myself to all of my gigs, that way mom didn't have to come get me after every event. I look back on that time now and just smile......feeling a indescribable warmth in my heart. Mom, if you are reading this, just know I love and appreciate you everyday of my life! I am, indeed my Mother's son. Happy Mothers Day to you and all the wonderful mothers out there who have sacrificed for their children!
Peace,
DJ Jon Quick - Turntable Superhero
"Saving the planet...one party at a time"
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