Mother’s Day holds fond memories in my heart.
Imprinted in my mind is the visual of my younger brother sneaking off to a shopping area on his bicycle, with pockets filled with change he had saved. He would return home balancing baskets or trays filled with petunias.
I can feel the warm May sunshine as I reflect on my mother happily planting her new petunias in her window boxes, and later, the tall hollyhocks that grew from seeds in the back yard. She definitely would not work outside in cool weather. But she also never liked to close the windows to her house, something that I believe I acquired from her. The love of fresh air, the openness. Thank you, mother, for your devotion, for being my best friend.
The other special lady in my life was my grandmother. She was something else. She spoke her mind. There was no shy bone in her body! And she still was not very quiet about her appreciation for getting kisses from the “nice young man (men),” even at 80-something years old. I loved her stories. And I also loved her sayings, such as, “You ornery wart!,” with her Southeast Missouri draw. She inspired me with her gardening, canning, cooking and crafts (sewing). Grandma clearly lives in my heart. Grandma was a good lady who left wonderful warm memories. I hope she knows that.
Savor your memories, grab them now if you can, and I wish a Happy Mother’s Day to you, and to your mother as well!
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Happy Mother’s Day to YOU too Mary. I’m not in the know about human children, but I know you are an amazing “mom” to all your other kids.
Heheh.
I crack myself up.
Sweet tribute!
Happy Mother’s Day, Mary!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks for sharing. Nicely done. 🙂
Thanks for the Mothers Day story.
I also had a wonderful Mom & Grandma that will always be with me in my heart & soul.
You were very blessed with the mother and grandmother you had, and as I get older I hope my children and grandchildren will have some dear memories of me, and that I have been able to pass on some good and uplifting stories about my mother and grandmother…..Mother’s Day is a good time for such reflection! Happy day after mother’s Day, but hey, if you’re a mom, every day is a celebration or memory of being a mom.
Thank you!
Yes, I am a human mom too, two sons, Marc and Matthew. We have had our ups and downs as they guys entered their independent adult years.
Yesterday I received the wonderful announcement that I am going to be a granny again. That was a very nice Mother’s Day surprise!
Wonderful memories! Hope you had a very pleasant Mothers’ Day, Mary!