For those whose Moms have passed, what are the fondest memories you have?

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I loved my mother; and I STILL love her; for she lives within my heart. She was a tiny little lady with a big heart!! She was generous and kind; even to strangers. Though we didn't have much money (8 children), I never felt poor, for all my needs were met. =)

Here is a poem I wrote about 2 years after her passing. I woke up in the middle of the night crying, missing her and started writing some poetry (I like to do that sometimes). I truly do believe that my mother would have responded just as it says in the poem. =)

WHERE IS MY MOM??

Where is my Mom? I need her today.
She said, "Baby, I'm never far away!"
Where is my Mom? I say with a frown.
She said, "You're not looking UP. You're looking way too far down!"
Where is my Mom? It's her I want to see.
She said, "Look in the mirror and you'll SEE part of me!"
Where is my Mom? Why should I live? Why should I bother?
She said, "Because when I left, I MADE YOU A MOTHER!"

You see, my mother would have responded exactly like that. When I look in the mirror, my mother lives on within me. And, she would've also have said, "I raised you to continue on with life. I gave you values to instill in your OWN children!" I often find myself saying to my kids EXACTLY THE SAME WORDS that my mother shared with me.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE!!

mrjonessr41 · Accepted Answer

In the late 60's and early 70's it was just my Mother and I, we were very poor, but I never knew it then. She was Super Woman to me, We would walk to the Grocery store down the railroad tracks in Beaumont Tx. and help one another carry those few groceries home. I remember being so determined to carry my bag on my own ,because her pride in me was everything, my driving force. That feeling fueled my success in all my life's endeavors.

 My Mom was never sleep, while I was awake. She never took welfare, she never brought men into our home and she made time after work every day to push me academically. I owe her more than my life, but also my success in life. My children although they will never know their Grandmother, also owes it all to her unyielding sacrifice. She was a single mother at a time when that carried a stigma in this country and she never wavered. I really miss my Mom.

Anonymous · Answer

My mother was a beautiful Lady, inside and out. A loyal friend in friendships, compassionate, friendly, pretty, creative, intelligent, positive, thoughtful, soft, gentle in her quiet way, giving, careful, discerning, wise, looked for the best in others, always gave the benefit of the doubt, very hospitable, had a wonderful sense of humour, a fabulous cook, would plan her seasonal clothes with the utmost care making the most of the little she had, looked after her appearance beautifully, well mannered, humble and I miss her so much, in fact we all do, but one day....when Jesus returns to this earth, she will live again!  I can't wait for that day to dawn!! Come soon Jesus, come soon.

HEAVEN · Answer

I miss her smile, her smell, her laugh, her touch could make any pain go away, Her warm eyes, her laughter, even her spankings i would kill to have one of them.  I miss her so bad.  I lost her when i was 15 so i lost out on her seeing a lot of things that happened in my life.  I raised myself and i always thought to myself that I better not make that decision because i felt her watching.  I wouldnt take that wrong road because i knew she would be there giving me that evil stare.
She may have been gone and wasn't really raising me but her spirit was and that is why i am the women that i am today.

If we could just go back to one day of our life because that one day of my choice would be in my mothers arms.


Creole, what ever it is that you wrote under your question,  I can not read.  The word MOM makes me ache and i dont want to cry my heart out this morning,  i have had many issues losing her and i tried to go on with my life but anything about the word MOM kills me inside. Whatever it is that you wrote i am sure it was nice but this friend here is not strong enough to read it.  I AM VERY WEAK WHEN IT COMES TO MY MOM AND DAD!  (for they are my baggage)

A57Moon- speechless in SandyEggo · Answer

Feb 24th, 2005, That was the day I lost my Mom, and yet it seems like yesterday sometimes. I sometimes try to forget, because it hurts sometimes not having her here to answer my call. But then I realize I can't forget and I shouldn't want to. 

I miss her and I love her. 

Yikes, she's watching me, I'd better say my prayers and toddle off to bed before I do something dumb!!

Scorpio · Answer

that is a very good poem.

my mom passed away in jan.07. and i still have not gotten over my lost of her.i could talk to her for hours about anything and she always had the right answer for me to cope with life's problems.

she instilled alot of life's values in me.

a mother is a beautiful creature and hard worker who never complains.

cecstar · Answer

very beautiful and well put!.........I feel the same way.
my mother passed away 4 1/2 yrs ago....time stands still for no one...it seems such a short time but so long ago at the same time.
a mother sends her traits onto her daughters that have children of their own....I agree...catch myself saying and doing the same as she did with me....

Anonymous · Answer

My mom used to lift me up and give me kisses on my birthday. A kiss for every year. Even when i got to 12 she did it. It was just a day so i didnt mind. She was able to do it until i turned 15. I got to heavy for her after that :)

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