Monday, May 10, 2010

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day, Mom.  I wish I could take a walk out to the woods and gather a bouquet of wild flowers and ferns for you like I used to years ago. You used to like them so much. You never stayed in bed long enough that we could fix breakfast for you, but you were the happiest when you were taking care of your family.

Thank-you Mom for everything that you did for me. You gave me a love for so many things in life. You taught me the importance of family. You always made sure Daddy and us children's plates were filled before you filled your plate. You were always looking for ways to make things nice for your family. Even when we were really poor we never heard you complain as you improvised and kept us all happy and healthy.

You were there with Daddy helping and supporting him as he started a woodworking business so he could be at home with his growing family. It was your encouragement and positive outlook that helped him make his dreams of having a large successful business come true.

Thank-you Mom for teaching me how to work and enjoy what I'm doing. Thank-you for giving me a love for singing. Sometimes when I close my eyes I can still hear your sweet voice as you sang while working. I miss the way we used to sit in the sewing room during the winter and spend hours singing, sewing and visiting.

Thank-you for spending all your time with us whether it was working or playing. You never had any hobbies. The joy of your life was your family.

Thank-you for teaching me how to skip. I remember how fun it was holding your hand and skipping through our new house to go make the beds every morning after breakfast.

Thank-you Mom for everything. I love and miss you so much! Happy Mothers Day!

20 comments:

  1. What a beautiful message. So very sweet. Happy Mother's Day to you as well!
    Blessings,
    Lisa

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  2. What a lovely tribute to your mother.

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  3. Happy Mother's Day! What a blessing to have a mother's love and influence. Have a blessed week:)

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  4. So beautiful and sweet.

    Blessings to you...

    McKenzie~

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  5. What a heartfelt message beautifully written.
    I hope you had a lovely with Mother's Day with your children.
    Sunny :)

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  6. What a beautiful tribute to your mom! Thanks for sharing what is on your heart!

    until next time... nel

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  7. How blessed you are to have enjoyed such a beautiful relationship with your mother. I trust you enjoyed a spectacular Mother's Day with your dear husband and children.
    Busy Hands...Happy Hearts
    Patricia

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  8. Twice blessed ... once by Mother & the gifts she taught & shared with you ... once with the gifts you are sharing with your family to carry on.

    Hope your Mother's Day was full of joy & love.

    Have a wonderful week.
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  9. This was beautiful...had me in tears

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  10. This is so touching and a wonderful tribute to your mother! You are a sweet daughter!!

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  11. I just love your blog. I enjoy how you write and wish that you would write a book some day (if you havn't already). I enjoyed every one of the little house on the prairy books and your writings reminde me so much of those.
    Oh, again I just love to read your blog. thank you so much for letting us see a peak of your life.

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  12. Very good Mother's Day at home
    Best regards of marylin France

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  13. What a beautifully written tribute to you mama and mother's everywhere. No matter what mom is always in our heart. I hope you Mother's Day was filled with love and laughter.

    God bless and enjoy this beautiful day!!

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  14. Great thoughts. Mothers are so important, God used one to present Jesus, our savior, to the world!

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  15. Your love for your mother certainly comes through in this post. Thank you for sharing such sweet memories and I hope you had a precious Mother's Day.

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  16. Your love for your mother certainly comes through in this post. Thank you for sharing such sweet memories and I hope you had a precious Mother's Day.

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  17. Beautiful Tribute to your Mother! If she is still with us I hope you sent/send/give her a copy.

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