| Happy Mothers Day
Posted: 5/10/2007 9:39:44 PM | Tonight I heard Lonestar's "I'm already there" on the radio and it reminded me that Mother's day is this Sunday. Perhaps the greatest sin is ingratitude and I don't want to be someone who is ungrateful.
From the day I was born she watched me take the road less traveled. She saw something in me that many including myself didn’t. So it’s understandable that when you receive that kind of support you allow yourself to dream just a little bit. Growing up she was the window to which I saw the world.
You are my rose garden. You honor each day with your love, faith and prayers. Your roots are deeply instilled in me and your soul is so beautiful despite all the painful thorns that life has put in your way. You nourish my soul and I love you from the bottom of my heart.
Happy Mother's Day to eveyone out there.
God Bless. | |
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Posted: 5/10/2007 11:01:43 PM | ^^ very admirable post!
Mom's are always there, hoping and wishing for the best.... and even there to help you aim when you are PUKING IN THE TOILET AT 2 A.M.!
Who else would do that?? | |
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Posted: 5/11/2007 4:18:52 AM | ^^^ I know my mom wouldn't help me aim.... | |
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Posted: 5/11/2007 5:38:54 AM | What wonderful words!!!
Happy Mother's Day ALL!!
my mom would just make me clean it up if I missed... | |
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Posted: 5/11/2007 6:14:35 AM | I knew I liked that young lad for a reason! Your mother is a very lucky lady!
My mother was the first to hold me, the first to love me, the first to believe in me. I do know that now I have a family of my own, I am amazed at the number of times her words of wisdom flow from my mouth to my children. At first this was most irritating! Now, I realize that a part of my mother will live in me forever. My mother is truly my inspiration in my journey of life.
Happy Mothers Day to All! | |
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Posted: 5/11/2007 8:06:05 AM | HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OF YOU
Mom is a great word M - Mom
O - Offers
M - Morals
My mom is a wonderful person and I could not have asked for a more unselfish person in my life. We all need our mommy!!!! For hugs, kisses or just to rub your tears of joy or saddness away..... | |
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Posted: 5/11/2007 11:12:08 AM | This year is extra special because life has shown me how fast mothers can be taken away. I cherish every minute of every day I have her in my life. Happy Mothers Day MUM!!  | |
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Posted: 5/11/2007 11:30:20 AM | Well ill wish all the mother's here a happy mother's day since you probably dont always get the gratitude you deserve!
But as far as the person who said "greatest sin is ingratitude and I don't want to be someone who is ungrateful, or Mothers are always there.
You should meet my Mother, i met her three times in my life, twice she showed up in Edmonton with no warning, phoned to say, should i come? i said No, and she showed up anyways, tried moving into my house, wouldn't leave and thought because she birthed me and ****ed off when i was 5 month's old that she was entitled to me taking care of her!
"But Rod, im your mother!" "Um, No! Your some stranger i don't know! You've never done nothing for me, and now you show up to see me, which would be great, except she has no guilt for anything and didn't give a shit about me, my wellbeing or my feeling's, she just wanted herself to feel better! Trust me other people saw it. I tried being nice and get along, to maybe have some kind of relationship with her, but it was impossible!.
And my foster kid, when his mom lived with me life was great, the kids would visit their mom, but as soon as the boy moved in, she couldn't handle it, pulled all the bad stuff, and I chose to keep the kid, to financially support him all on my own, she still shows up trying to get money from him sometimes!
I hate mothers day!
But once again, all you good mother's, take a bow, sometimes you don't hear it enough that your appreciated. Just don't be a smacktard, or think that just because you birthed a child, it entitles you to anything!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! | |
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Posted: 5/11/2007 11:42:04 AM | | A very Happy Mother's Day to all!!! My Mom has shown me strength and guidance. She is my number one cheerleader and my best friend. | |
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Posted: 5/12/2007 12:28:47 AM | So true Rod!!! Most mothers love their children and do what they think is best and to the best of their abilities.
You already know what I think about the boy etc., good on you!!!
Mother's day is not always such a special day to everyone... just like Christmas for those who spend it alone.
I'm not close to my mother either.
I am very thankful to the other women in my life who were mother-figures, my grandmother especially! Miss her!!!
I AM very thankful to one son who didn't spend his Easter gift card on marked down candy... he's spending it on me!!
I am NOT thankful to the other son who pulls a disappearing act every weekend... including this one... and leaving the work of emptying the basement (his room included!) to everyone else as we've got carpet coming in on Monday.
I guess one is making up for the other.
My mother's day wish is a stress free day for all!!!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers!!! | |
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Posted: 5/12/2007 6:52:42 AM | hmm its mothers day again?????
damn i knew i needed a new water gun
this reminds me of my nephew and i last winter making a giant snowman out front of my moms kitchen window
she was watching and smiling
well she was smiling when she gave us the carrot n eyeballs , but then as i stood back and looked at the snow man , i looked at my lil nephew n grabbed some more snow
in the end it wasnt a snowman no more
it was a snow woman with d cups and apron
happy moms day eh
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Posted: 5/12/2007 7:27:01 AM | I just want to share what my daughter sent me. She chose this poem as she said it reminded her of me. It was a special read for me, not only for the choice from my daughter but also because it reminded me of my mother and how special she was.
MOTHER - A CRADLE TO HOLD ME
It is true
I was created in you.
It is also true
That you were created for me.
I owned your voice.
It was shaped and tuned to soothe me.
Your arms were molded
Into a cradle to hold me, to rock me.
The scent of your body was the air
Perfumed for me to breathe.
Mother,
During those early, dearest days
I did not dream that you had
A large life which included me,
For I had a life
Which was only you.
Time passed steadily and drew us apart.
I was unwilling.
I feared if I let you go
You would leave me eternally.
You smiled at my fears, saying
I could not stay in your lap forever
That one day you would have to stand
And where would I be?
You smiled again.
I did not.
Without warning you left me,
But you returned immediately.
You left again and returned,
I admit, quickly,
But relief did not rest with me easily.
You left again, but again returned.
Each time you reentered my world
You brought assurance.
Slowly I gained confidence.
You thought you knew me,
But I did know you,
You thought you were watching me,
But I did hold you securely in my sight,
Recording every moment,
Memorizing your smiles, tracing your frowns.
In your absence
I rehearsed you,
The way you had of singing
On a breeze,
While a sob lay
At the root of your song.
The way you posed your head
So that the light could caress your face
When you put your fingers on my hand
And your hand on my arm,
I was struck with a sense of health,
Of strength and very good fortune.
You were always
The heart of happiness to me,
Bringing nougats of glee,
Sweets of open laughter.
During the years when you knew nothing
And I knew everything, I loved you still.
Condescendingly of course,
From my high perch
Of teenage wisdom.
I grew older and
Was stunned to find
How much knowledge you had gleaned,
And so quickly.
Mother I have learned enough now
To know I have learned nearly nothing.
On this day
When mothers are being honored,
Let me thank you
That my selfishness, ignorance, and mockery
Did not bring you to
Discard me like a broken doll
Which had lost its favor.
I thank you that
You still find something in me
To cherish, to admire, and to love.
I thank you, Mother.
I love you.
Written by Maya Angelou | |
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Posted: 5/12/2007 8:27:01 AM | I love my mother.
She loves me unconditionally and has always been there for me.
She picks me up and dusts me off in times when I don’t think I can move forward.
She is my friend, my therapist, my safe place, my worst critic, my greatest teacher.
She is my rock, she is the softest blanket I have ever wrapped myself in.
I adore her, I wish to have her strength and her compassion.
There were times I was so unkind to her. She was stronger than me. She kept on loving me.
My children are almost grown.
I wish I had the fortitude and wisdom my mother has because I have made many mistakes.
Will they matter when my children have children? Will I have been their safe place?
I don’t know.
Thank you Mother, for the gifts you have given me and continue to give to me every day.
You are absolutely everything to me.
Happy Mother’s Day | |
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Posted: 5/12/2007 10:25:45 AM | I was sent this for mothers day and thought I'd share.
If you send this to just one person, it should make it
all the way around the world by Mother's Day
This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's
okay honey, Mommy's here."
Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing crying babies who can't be comforted.
This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse.
For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T.
This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll never see. And the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes.
This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors.
And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal bleachers at football or soccer games instead of watching from the warmth of their cars, so that when their kids asked, "Did you see me, Mom?" they could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed it for the world," and mean it.
This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids in the grocery store and swat them in despair when they stomp their feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the mothers who count to ten instead.
This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and explained all about making babies. And for all the (grand)mothers who wanted to, but just couldn't find the words.
This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children can eat.
For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a year. And then read it again. "Just one more time."
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their shoelaces before they started school. And for all the mothers who opted for Velcro instead.
This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot.
This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when a little voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring are at home -- or even away at college.
This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to school with stomach aches assuring them they'd be just FINE once they got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an hour later asking them to please pick them up. Right away.
This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find the words to reach them.
This is for all the step-mothers who raised another woman's child or children, and gave their time, attention, and love... sometimes totally unappreciated!
For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed when their 14 year olds dye their hair green.
For all the mothers of the victims of recent school shootings, and the mothers of those who did the shooting
For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just came home from school, safely.
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be peaceful, and now pray they come home safely from a war.
What makes a good Mother anyway?
Is it patience?
Compassion?
Broad hips?
The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time?
Or is it in her heart?
Is it the ache! you fee l when you watch your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time?
The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby?
The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. when you just want to hear their key in the door andknow they are safe again in your home?
Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug your child when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying?
The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts are for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep deprivation...
And mature mothers learning to let go
For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.
Single mothers and married mothers.
Mothers with money, mothers without.
This is for you all. For all of us. Hang in there.
In the end we can only do the best we can.
Tell them every day that we love them.
And pray.
Please pass along to all the Moms in your life.
Home is what catches you when you fall - and we all
fall.
Please pass this to a wonderful mother you know. (I just did) | |
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Posted: 5/12/2007 3:59:40 PM | OP - You are testament to your Mom's support and love! Beautifully written...
^^^others - wonderful sentiments and postings... I will be sure to pass my own along to my Mom. | |
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Posted: 5/13/2007 11:19:03 AM | ditto , what reeltreble said! Wow, very impressed and will add to my collection of quotes and poems! Thank you all for sharing your words! Woo hoo! Just wanted to say that this year has been very challenging for my family, and has shown us all, just how important a mothers love is! My Mom is my own personal hero....as she has gone through so many things in her life, this year alone she has been battling cancer and has been amazing! Her strength has been inspirational , and her relationship with her best friend, our dad has been incredible! They have shown all of us what true, unconditional love is all about! Her prognosis is very promising and we are right beside her in our families struggles with health and other things! Thank you seems so miniscule for all that a mother and father do for their children and one another!
Just wanted to say Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers and fathers out there, cause, sometimes , as single parents, we are called upon to "do/be all for our children" and dosen't matter if you're a mom or dad...birth/adoption/friend...it's the most important job in the world! Wishing you all life's very best and all of God's Blessings as we walk with our "families" through this challenging thing called life!
Ciao
Redhotmom! who is her kids mom!!!   | |
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Posted: 5/13/2007 11:53:36 AM | Thank you for sharing that Jamie. I really enjoyed this because it shows that moms aren't perfect, that we do make mistakes, but through it all we love our children and they mean the world to us.
For me personally, I know I have made mistakes and I know I will continue to make them, but I hope that when my children are older and look back on their childhood the one thing they will be able to say is that my mom loved me and did the best she could.
Happy Mother's Day to all the "moms" out there. | |
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Posted: 5/13/2007 12:20:57 PM | that wonderfull said special moment we as dads to like my self we not perfect that as mother and father we make mistakes as will but i know that my chidern know that no matter what there dad will allways love them in good time and bad time too but when our children get older too they will understand way we did thing way we did it mite take years or years for it i hope my children look back and say that my dad did best he couuld for us no matter what happen in his life that what they will remmber too all fun stuff that mom and dad to in there early years too
hope all mother have a spceial day with here childern and the children remmber that mom very inportant in there life too just like dad are too
michael | |
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Posted: 5/14/2007 12:47:22 AM | Took my MOM and Dad for Brunch today. I'm 1 of 3 kids - the youngest - the other two ignore "special occassions" cause the 'are just that way' - my Mom's justification for my siblings a**holiness.
My M&D celebrate their 50th in June. I'm the youngest and I am the only one who is willing (and eager) to put together a celebration for them.
Love your parents. They love you. | |
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Posted: 5/16/2007 12:25:14 AM | Good for you Soul! It's great you're doing that for your parents!
Sounds like you're mom has accepted your siblings behaviour, and I bet she'd rather enjoy herself than worry if they are participating or not.
I'm sure they will really appreciate the anniversary party and I'm sure they appreciated brunch as well. | |
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Posted: 5/10/2008 6:21:51 PM | | Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms out there.....it certainly is not an easy job but the most worthwhile in my experience. How do you plan to say 'thank you' to your Mom and if you are a Mom.....how do plan to spend your day? | |
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Posted: 5/10/2008 6:33:54 PM | My darling tot brought me the essential finger hand prints.......... with the poem about little children and their moms. (got it on friday)
will get smothered in kisses and hugs in the morning........ like every morning.
we will make breakfast together, then relax and hang out together, like we do every weekend.
As for mine, she will get what she got for the last 16 yrs.......... NOTHING!
She should be grateful she isn't in prison for attempted murder! | |
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Posted: 5/10/2008 8:53:59 PM | Looking back at the last year....so many things have happened! My mom is in remission and still remains an inspiration to me! As does the relationship that I have seen blossom between my folks! Spent the day packing and decluttering for yet another move, and my oldest kidlet said to me , Mom, I love doing things together with you...it is a time to bond and be together! Gotta love it! Life is not always easy, but you do need to make the most out of it! Not all moms are there for various reasons for different people. But I know I am thankful for mine & my kids! Just wanted to wish all those moms out there - many blessings and happiness! You are so appreciated! and loved! Take care & enjoy each other ....who ever is in your life , by blood or friendship!  | |
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Posted: 5/10/2008 9:18:37 PM | I lost my mother Thanksgiving Day 1996.
Tomorrow my father will go to the cemetary and put seven roses (one for each child) on her grave.
I am walking in the Mother's Day Walk and Run.....then seeing my daughters afterwards.
A perfect day, despite the pain I feel knowing my mother is no longer around.
^^BG^^ | |
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