In Memory of My Mother
Happy Mother's Day
"Because I told you so." "Because I told you to." "Because I said so." "Don't take that tone with me!" "Don't tell me no!" "Don't ask me why, I am your mother and I just know." "Don't you dare back talk me!"
And the list goes on. Women start finding themselves becoming their mothers. Is that such a bad thing?
If you have turned out to be an honest, loving, kind, generous person, then your mother must have been doing something right. Therefore, what is wrong with doing things her way?
With Mother's Day coming up you need to find something for your mother that will say "Thank you, Mom, for raising me right." Do not let this Mother's Day go by without telling your mom you love her. You may wake up and find out one day that it is too late.
My mother passed away in 1991, and I miss her more than I can tell you in words. Every year on Mother's Day instead of getting to hug her and tell her I love her, I have to take flowers to her grave.
Yet, every day it seems more and more like I am becoming her. I act the same way she did, I laugh the same way she did, and everyone tells me I look just like her. A lot of women do not like being compared to their mother. I take it as the greatest complement in the world.
The one thing I cannot do that she was a master at is bake and decorate cakes, make candy, pies, and rolls. People from out of state would actually order cakes, candy et cetera from her. Her cakes were not only delicious, but beautiful and creative. She even had one that men absolutely went crazy over. She called it the "Dolly Parton" cake. Need I say more?
I guess I was too much of a "Tomboy" to stay in the kitchen and learn to decorate cakes.
When I got married almost six years ago, I wished with all my heart that she had been there to make my wedding cake.
It has been almost 18 years since my mother passed away. Yet, it seems like just yesterday. Mother's Day is a difficult yet special day for me. Now that I am a mother, I know exactly what it was like for her.
If you do not take the time to at least call your mother, and I am not just talking about on Mother's Day, and tell her you love her, thank her for raising you so well, and let her know how much she means to you....shame on you! And I do mean shame on you!
So, this Mother's Day, let your mother know how special she really is...before it is too late.
Published by lori beeler
I am 40 years old and married with a 5 year old little boy. I have enjoyed writing for many years now. My favorite things are reading the Bible and having fun with my family. View profile
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2 Comments
Post a CommentVery moving piece, Lori. My Mum's still here, but I feel a pang every time Father's Day comes around. I like the bit about a mother influencing us, so if you're a good person it's partly down to her. I'll tell her that right now!
ITA!