Happy Mother's Day!
If I were able to select a mother, the way one might select an apple at the market, I would look for similar qualities: solidity and shine, something delicious beneath the surface.
I appreciate my mother because she:
-has been an outstanding role model, living her life proactively, pursuing her passions, taking joy in what she has instead of focusing on all that she doesn't
-knits me lovely, cozy socks
-is a phenomenal storyteller, keeping me entertained on a daily basis
-is absolutely beautiful
-instilled in me a love for books and reading: trips to the library and donut shop each Saturday, then she sat quietly and drank her coffee while I read and ate my two double chocolate donuts
-sacrificed trips to Northern Ireland to visit her own mother so that she could save to pay for my college tuition (two trips in 18 years, one to help take care of her dying father; now, she is able to go annually)
-has created and maintains the most beautiful yard
-never cried when I got on the school bus for the first time or left for college ("Why would I cry?" she said, "You were about to begin an exciting new time in your life! How could I be sad? I was too busy thinking of all of the great new things that you would be experiencing!")
-never offers excuses: either takes action or honestly explains why she won't or can't
-loves my husband and encourages him in everything that he does; I must admit that I sometimes feel a twinge of jealousy when they return, laughing, from Sam's Club, their favorite store
-adores her grandchildren, which she shows through listening to everything that comes out of their mouths, bathing them, reading to them, and walking with them to the park and the bagel shop every day that she stays at our house
-listens patiently as I read my writing to her, offering kind advice or toe-curling praise
-complements my father and is willing to go on state-to-state motorcycle rides with him
-makes me proud to be a mother and inspires me to function at the same level that she did
Happy Mother's Day everyone!
I hope that you realize how much you are appreciated!
"Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved." ~Erich Fromm
posted by Cate at 8:30 AM
13 Comments:
so beautiful I teared up a little... sounds like a great Mom. what a great tribute
Any mom that is crazy about her son in law gets my vote!
Your mom sounds wonderful and unique but then I could have guessed that she would be from "knowing" her daughter and her daughter's words!
Great Picture!
Your mother sounds like a good role model so I was thinking "yep, yep, I do that and that" but I don't understand the difference between excuses and honest explanation well enough to know if I can do that one. I'd love you to write an example story one day.
Happy Mothers' Day.
Your mom sounds wonderful and I love that photo!
Beautiful, and I hope you are having an amazing day as well!
a.
Hey~
Like you said....
"A mother is someone who dreams great dreams for you, but then she lets you chase the dreams you have for yourself and loves you just the same." Author Unknown.
Your mother too is truly blessed by you, and your gracious words.
Your mom sounds amazing, I'm so glad you have her. Happy Mother's day mama!!
your mom is such a gem!
Happy Mother's Day to You!!
Oh, thank you all so much! I will pass your kind words onto my mom--she will be touched!
Susan,
What I meant re: "excuses" vs. "honest explanation" involves motive. When I was a child, my parents did not offer pat reasons just to appease me. They told me why they made the decisions that they made, even when those decisions (or the reasons) weren't popular. They didn't try to be my friend, nor did they use their explanations as a tool to gain forgiveness. At a deeper, "semantic" level, I may be "off," but I know what I meant.
What a wonderful post for Mothers Day! It really made me think about all the wonderful things about my Mum as well. And thats a wonderful gift to have put out into the blogging world. Thank you
JTL
xxx
What a wonderful tribute to your mom. A really inspiring post, thank you!
This is an absolutely beautiful tribute to your mother!
Happy Mother's Day to you!
JTL,
Thank you for your lovely words! I so appreciate your visit and your comment!
BB,
Thank you for your kind comment!
Judy,
Thank you--and Happy Mother's Day to you, too!
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