I am not good at writing these thoughts out into words, but I couldn't let the day pass without doing this. (This is sort of like my journal entry)
7 years ago today my mother passed away. I don't have any lovely pictures to post because I didn't have a digital camera when she was alive and I don't have a scanner to scan the old ones. So its just a few thoughts and memories.
Mom was always making up silly songs and I find myself doing that to get my kids to do things. Her example of giving service could not have been better. How she was pregnant 10 times, I do not know. (Nor do I plan on finding out.) When she got embarrassed she turned BRIGHT red. Occasionally people would think my dad was her dad. She never told him why she was laughing. She hated artificially flavored watermelon candy and wouldn't let us eat it. Sometimes I would come home from school to find her playing Gin Rummy by herself (both hands). I have never done this, but understand because I love games as well.
I could sit here all afternoon and think up memories. I learned a lot from her and even though she is gone, I can still learn from her legacy.
I love you mom!
Brothers.....Buddies
Buddies Forever
6 comments:
What a sweet memorial to a wonderful lady. This has brought tears to my eyes.I miss your mom too. She was always so happy and fun to talk to. So much energy and love to give. I remember after I had Coco she brought me over some Snickers Ice Cream Bars and said,"These are only for you, not for Alan just you. Enjoy them while Coco is sleeping." Silly I know but this meant so much to me. She was an awesome mom, wife and person. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
Thanks for sharing memories.
I miss her too. What more can I say?
I Love you! Does it get easier with time.... Isn't it great that we can think and remember and still learn. Thank you for reminding me.
That was a sweet post. I remember I loved the way your hair looked after she would braid it for soccer games. I think I even got her to do mine once before a game. She was a sweet lady. Isn't it awesome to know that you will see her again some day :)
I miss your mom too! She was a wonderful lady and I always felt welcome in your home. She was always so calm and happy for having so many kids. Good memories.
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