I hope my mom won't mind me sharing some of my memories of her.
Happy Mothers' Day Mom!
(and all my sisters and Mommy-friends)
Memories of Mom
Laughing together as Pooh bear thumped down the stairs or disguised himself as a rain cloud.
Thank you for reading to me.
Warm hugs that I sometimes resisted, but wanted and needed.
Thank you for not letting go.
Coming in from the cold to the spicy scent of hot punch on a rainy day. (To this day that smell still comforts me and reminds me of you.)
Thank you for making a gray day something to cherish.
Sitting next to you in church as you ran your hand through my hair or passed me a stick of Juicy Fruit. (All six of us wanted to be the one at your side.)
Thank you for taking turns.
Inviting me to be your official “taster” whenever I was in the kitchen with you.
Thank you for making me feel important.
Holding the phone to my ear after I had Alison, when I was unable to do it for myself, so I could listen to my sister’s encouraging words.
Thank you for doing what I couldn’t.
Telling me I am doing a good job (and meaning it) when I am blinded by my inadequacies.
Thank you for cheering me on.
I love you Mom. Thanks for the memories!!!
12 comments:
So sweet!!
happy Mommy's Day + 1 day :D
Funny, I thought I was Mom's official taste tester. Thanks for the blog. Love you!
I've always heard about what a great lady your Mom is...and now to hear about her from her daughter's point of view it's clear, she really must be GREAT - and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. You too, are a wonderful person Jennifer! I'm glad you are my friend :)
That's really nice--thanks for posting it! It's nice to be reminded that being a mom means creating a safe place for someone else...(if that makes any sense). I just wish I could remember that every day!
I love my mom because she's happy with me just throwing some pictures of my kids together to give her a gift. :)
your mum sounds fabulous. Hope my kids have such fond memories of me at some stage.
Late, but same to you. And thanks for this reminder:
"Warm hugs that I sometimes resisted, but wanted and needed.
Thank you for not letting go.
"
I'm going to keep trying...
Jen, that was so touching and sweet - I'm teary at 7:23 am !! You should put that in a book! Thanks for the reminder that little things count to a child. LOVE YOU!!
Niiiice new header...
Thanks everyone. Mom's are the best.
Wynne, thank you. My daughter took that photo. She'll be pleased :)
Hey, uh, did you really not post for a whole month? How does that... work?
Happy 4th of July!!!
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