Happy Mothers Day
A brief tribute to Mothers, the world over. Thank you, Mom, for all that you have done to help me turn out sort of normal. You were the one who taught me that love and compassion make the world a better place, and that I should help spread both. You taught me it truly takes a bigger person to turn the other cheek than to seek vengeance. WWJD. You taught me that skinned knees and broken hearts are just a part of the real world, and the best thing to do is lick our wounds, get over it quickly, and move on. Self-pity is self-defeat. You taught me how important it is to perservere, and that anything worth having is worth working hard for. There is no such thing as a free lunch (unless of course you hit the Lotto, or a rich uncle remembers you in his will). You taught me to smile - big, happy smiles. It makes you feel better inside, and it makes people wonder what you're up to. You taught me that nothing is worth stealing or lying for. Knowing in your heart that you are an honest person, and that people believe what you tell them, is worth more than anything you could ever gain from stealing or lying. All a person has, really, is their reputation. You taught me that no one is "better" than I am, nor am I "better" than anyone else. I can do whatever I set my mind to, and so can others. The color of my skin makes no difference. What really matters is how I live my life, and how I treat other people. By watching you age, I have learned that I will be lucky to get old one day, and I should accept it and not fight it. The things you taught us when you were younger, you still teach by example today. Life is always too short, so make the most of every day. Smile, love, forgive, work hard, play even harder, say what you mean & mean what you say, and when you hug someone, let them know you mean it. Mom - I love you very much. Thanks for everything. Submitted by winn1955 on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 9:33pm.
My Moms Perfume Bottle…
My Moms Perfume Bottle That I got to keep, Every time I smell it I try not to weep. I close my eyes and take a whiff, and my moms face appears, I see her smile and feel her touch, and shed one final tear. For I know she is gone and can’t come back, and has left me all alone. I think of how she was and how she made our home and when she was with me I never felt alone. I think of times we shared and the precious times of past, to share a smile and touch her skin, and how she made me laugh. I miss all the conversation that we had for many years; you see, she always had the answers that comforted my fears. Her heart was pure and gentle and I trusted her pure love, and now when I talk to her I call her from above. I never got a chance to say goodbye the night before she died, I had the chance and missed it so I hung my head and cried. She was a mom at first and later was my friend I loved her so and always will, I hope my heart will mend.
I Love,and miss you Mom By: Winn1955
Submitted by Marsha on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 11:36am.
Bax, Lovely tribute, and as one of the Mothers out there, thank you. I hope your lovely Wife has a wonderful day both as Mother and Grandmother. Winn, yours was both sweet and sad, I share the loss of losing the natural Mother. For me that happened as a child. I was also blessed with a life changing miracle in the form of a new Step-Mother. In your words you describe her so well. Here's to all the Step-Mothers out there, I've had one, I am one. For those who are able to love a step child as their own, Thank You. For those who are trying, keep trying because it can be a wonderful journey. I found a saying in a picture frame not too long ago that I liked so much I bought it. It says something to the effect of "A Mother is not to be leaned upon, a Mother is a person who makes leaning unecessary." Since I am in the stage of Motherhood where they're all nearly grown, it's very applicable. Happy Mothers Day to ALL, even those Dads out there who are both Mother and Father, God Bless You! Submitted by Miani on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 3:56pm.
There isnt often in life where you meet someone that changes your life. When I say my Mother has been that person for me, its not so very surprising.However she is more than a Mother, she is my best friend.An absolute inspiration to me. She has never been perfect, I've seen every flaw, seen her at her worst and her best.Ironic that they are one in the same.For a woman that has endured some of life's worst tragedies and heartache, her head holds high and happy.I've never seen her give up, when most would.Determination.In my family, we call it "Grit".She has held my hand, as well as let me walk my own road.A woman that has taught me acceptance, patience,and courage.A woman who has taught me to push myself for every ounce of possibilty for what I can accomplish, and how to not feel shame for my shortcomings when I can go no further. She has taught me self discipline,accountability for my actions,and self respect.Taught me that there is always one more solution, one more day to perservere,to try one more time.She taught me how to love myself at my worst , and to not leave life to chance.That I have choices, and that I can affect my world, and the world around me. She taught me to not put up with anything that I dont deserve.To never sell myself short.That life is precious.She has inspired me to continue through the worst of anything, and to remember to stop and smell the roses when they are in bloom. I've learned that perfection is unnecessary for success.That I dont always have to be right.That what happens to me isnt always fair, and that when it's not, it doesnt mean the world owes me something. She has made me want to change the world, to make a difference, to lead by example.To do the right thing, even when it's hard.That compromising what my heart believes in is a price tag I cannot afford. There is such unbelieveable beauty in her.Someone who doesnt pretend to be anything that she's not.She is living Truth.I've never met anyone as Real as her.I've learned that I can accept myself, I can be Me. Walk the road less traveled,make the harder choice, take risks to get where you want to be.To not be afraid to love, to lose, to get your heart broke, to fail. I'm not afraid to Live. She taught me there is no gray area between right and wrong.It just IS one or the other.That making excuses, or pushing blame on others does not change my accountability for my actions.She taught me to be able to look myself in the mirror every day, and be truly proud of who I am.I can live with myself because of her, the good , the bad and the ugly.That's because I've always done my very best, to lead by the same example she sets every day. I can be real, in a world where so many strive to be something they are not, to pretend to be someone else. The day I lose her, will be truly bittersweet.She has truly prepared me for everything I can possibly encounter. I am whole.I do not " need" her anymore.But I want to keep her forever. For my Mother, the most beautiful human being I know. Miani People are talking about ...Here are the recent blog postings with the most comments. |
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My Moms Perfume Bottle…
My Moms Perfume Bottle That I got to keep, Every time I smell it I try not to weep. I close my eyes and take a whiff, and my moms face appears, I see her smile and feel her touch, and shed one final tear. For I know she is gone and can’t come back, and has left me all alone. I think of how she was and how she made our home and when she was with me I never felt alone. I think of times we shared and the precious times of past, to share a smile and touch her skin, and how she made me laugh.
I miss all the conversation that we had for many years; you see, she always had the answers that comforted my fears. Her heart was pure and gentle and I trusted her pure love, and now when I talk to her I call her from above. I never got a chance to say goodbye the night before she died, I had the chance and missed it so I hung my head and cried. She was a mom at first and later was my friend I loved her so and always will, I hope my heart will mend.
I Love,and miss you Mom
By: Winn1955