My mother is 83 now and her world was rocked when we lost my daddy in 2008. Mom grew up very hard but succeeded in school and won a scholarship. She was very loyal to her family and helped provide financially for her younger brothers. During my youth she managed to work as an executive secretary while running a home. She never missed a ball game, prepared hot meals, and taught Sunday School. I learned so much from my mother. How to be a dutiful and loving wife as I care for my husband. How to be a mother and grandmother who loves unconditionally. How to serve others with a warm and loving spirit. How to love my mother-in-law (and father-in-law), as they are extensions of my husband. How to walk the Christian walk even when I'm hurting and don't feel like it. How to encourage others with the written word. Mom has always been known and appreciated for her card writing ministry. She does not see it as a ministry, but it is! I learned from her at an early age how to put my thoughts on paper. She's also known for her great home made banana pudding. I'm still working on that feat! A gracious, godly southern lady who wears a bouffant hair-do and lipstick to the mail box. That's my mommie and I love her so much. She has dementia now and lives in an assisted living facility. Tuesday we had dinner together and she took my hand and prayed the sweetest blessing/prayer. I cherish this memory as I don't know what to expect from day to day as is the case with dementia.
To all mothers, take a moment for yourself on Mother's Day! If you've lost your mother or are estranged from her, I'm so sorry for your loss! I encourage you to reflect on fond memories or reach out to an elderly lady who may need a hug on Mother's Day!
This Mother's Day, I am so grateful I've been allowed to be the mother to my sons, now men. They were my career, my life projects and I'm so thankful for the men they have grown up to be. Now I have an amazing daughter-in-law who loves us and allows us to love her. She and our older son have blessed us with 3 precious grandchildren: J, a boy age 4, A, a girl, 2 1/2, and L, a baby girl, 1. Yep, 3 under 4! We are so blessed. And to see my husband of 33 years with these babies, well, it's all about Granddaddy! They love him so! So Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and grandmothers and mothers-in-law, and step moms out there! Count your blessings and enjoy your day!
Hi Vicki,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, and I had to write and let you know how much I have enjoyed reading all you have wrote. I lost my mother in 2009 and she was only 64. I miss her so much. And her name was Vickey. :) I found you by way of Rhoda. I didn't know you had a blog until today. I will be reading from now on. I hope you have a blessed day! Angie (Birmingham, AL)
Dear Angie, I regret I am just now replying to your thoughtful comment from July 1, 2015. I have not blogged much at all, basically stopped. But Rhoda asked me to do another Fashion Over 50 post and it was posted last WED. She was very gracious allowing me to share with her readers. I am so very sorry about the loss of your mother. She was very young Rhoda and I will be 62 in December. I know you must miss her terribly. I lost my sweet daddy NOV 2008. Mom is 86 and has Alzheimer's. I visited her today and we had a great laugh together. I will treasure that memory. My "plan" is to begin blogging again so please say hello. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you as you seek life MORE abundantly. Vicki
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