Happy Mother’s Day!
I would just like to join Sandy in wishing all the Moms out there a very Happy Mother’s Day.
The only issue I’ve ever had with Mother’s day is that the weather is almost always worse than Father’s day. It hardly seems fair.
On a postive note, being a Mother is certainly one of the most rewarding jobs there is - and also the most demanding. Those feelings of attachment and concern just never leave, no matter how old your baby is. It was only when I became a mother that I began to understand the meaning of the word ’sacrifice’ - and joy.
So thanks to my Mom for all the emotional support and sacrifices throughout my life. I learn every day what it means to be a mother, and all that you went through for me.
And thanks for the gift of unconditional love.
May 11th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
My wishes as well, to all you smart,funny women that have made my days so much brighter! My kids are grown and far away,so spend many lonely days as hubby works away too.My own Mom passed away quite a few yrs ago after many yrs of illness,but we never forget,those that gave us life. I am waiting not so patiently for surgery for a work-related injury,so fill my days with reading political blogs..am somewhat of a junkie now,and I really enjoy the thotful posts,the humerous posts,as well as the thot provoking ones.I am relatively new to your blog,and was an instant fan.So,again thanks all,and Happy Mother’s Day!
May 11th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Thanks so much, Sammy. So glad you commented here. My Mom & I read your comment together and we both appreciated it.
When your surgery finally happens, I hope things go well. I also hope that you continue to read and comment on this blog.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Happy Mother’s Day!
I thought I didn’t want children, then my clock ticked, LOUDLY, I’m glad it did, because I have been blessed with two beautiful boys. If I would have started when I was younger, I would not have stopped at two, I think a daughter or two would have been great.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Hi Hunter. Well, someday perhaps you’ll have daughters-in-law as well. Happy Mother’s day to you. Your boys have one smart Mom.
May 11th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
A little late with the greetings …but hope all the Moms reading this had a wonderful day to reflect and rejoice about being “Mom”. It is a wonderful place to be!
It has been wonderful for me to have 4 great kids. The youngest is still home and occasionally when we butt heads (as happens with teens) and he just can’t grasp why I care or get involved I just remind him that he came from my womb and defines a bit of his identity for the rest of his life!. Makes him think for a second or two.
I know a lot of ‘moms’ also…dear women, with none of their own, who have been so special to lot’s of children…they were recognised in church today..it was great!
May 11th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
I know a lot of ‘moms’ also…dear women, with none of their own, who have been so special to lot’s of children…they were recognised in church today.
Oh that’s nice.. Very positive.
The priest at our church asked the Moms to stand up this morning for a special blessing, but I was thinking that it would be hard for a woman who had been unable to have children to be in that situation.
May 12th, 2008 at 8:57 am
To my wonderful daughters,
Thank you for making my Mother’s day such a special day, for loving me and making me feel fantastic. Even though you are all Mother’s you gathered together and made me feel so honored to be “Mom” who gave you all birth. I look at you and my grandchildren and I think what a wonderful legacy I am leaving on this earth in quality people, and in them a belief that God created them and moves them forward to achieve his purposes in them and loves them even more than I could possibly do.
Thank you Joanne for your blog and for your insights in them and I thank God so much that you are my daughter who is so equipped with wonderful insights and kind words especially in today’s world, when so many people are out to be unkind in the political landscape.
My hat is off to Sammy’s remarks above who is heroically struggling with a lot of things and gives thanks for her Mother who gave her life. I can see that she is a woman of great courage and inner strength!
Thank you Joanne for your great blog! I love you more than mere words can say!
Love Mom
May 12th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Our priest also had all moms stand up for a special blessing.
Mother’s Day is a time for memories. I always have a special prayer for children who have lost their mothers at a very young age, due to death. They will never have the chance to make that special craft for her, (no matter who takes their place, it is not the same), tell her you have met the love of your life at age 16, find a letter you wrote from camp, still tucked away in a drawer, and so many other things.
However they will remember the last time they saw their mother, a special event, and it never goes away.
I know, my mother died when I was six.
So yesterday I remembered the last school event my mother was at. A Christmas concert, where I was to sing a solo of Silent Night. Naturally I forgot the words and not wanting to disappoint, I come out with the best version of Roll our the Barrel you ever heard. Can still see my mother slinking down in her seat, with a That’s not my kid look on her face. Hey, I got a standing ovation.
On a happier note, nobody ever made homemade strawberry icecream like her.
May 12th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Oh, Mary T. That’s so sad, yet delightful at the same time! Thanks for sharing. At least you have those early memories to sustain you.