It's Mother's Day weekend and I'm remembering my mom even more this year. This Tuesday marks 20 years since she passed away: May 13, 2005.
She married at 16, had two kids before she turned 19 and thought for sure she was too old and her life was over when she had me at 25.
She was elegant, trustworthy, and loved her family passionately.
When my sisters and I were growing up she sewed all of our clothes. Every Easter brought new dresses, shoes and hats. She kept the house spotless and worked magic with the money my dad would give her to buy groceries each week. Meals weren't fancy but we ate well.
She married young (her mom was physically abusive) and never graduated from high school so when I started Kindergarten she went to night school and got her diploma. Even at that young age I remember being so proud of her.
She gave her heart to the Lord in her forties and walked with Him the rest of her life. She was only 69 when she died.
I'm really missing her this year. I wish I could just sit down with her and talk about life. There's so much I understand now that I didn't when she was still alive. She would say things like: "The hardest part about raising kids comes after they turn 18." Or "Getting old isn't for sissies." I miss her advice. I miss her laugh.
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If you're celebrating and/or remembering this year, I pray for peace, joyous memories and a very blessed weekend.
8 comments:
Ahhh - she sounds amazing. Good for her going back & getting her diploma - that's such a feat!
The hope of Heaven to see our loved ones again!
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. She sounds like a remarkable woman and yes, you should be proud of her! I'm sorry she had to leave this life so soon, but I'm sure she'll be waiting for you in heaven some day. Giving you extra (((hugs))) on this Mother's Day.
What a nice tribute to her. She was young. My mom was 75 and passed 15 years ago. I was thinking about how much she did for her family. Sometimes we don't get that until after they have gone. Have a nice Mother's Day and thanks for sharing!
Happy Mother's Day to you! Sending the same peace and joy wishes your way!!
I enjoyed your post and wish you a Happy Mother's Day! Great memories to hold warm in your heart!
Ahh, sweet tribute to your dear mom. Happy Mother's day to you! Love all the photos!
Thank you for sharing your sweet mama with us. I can't imagine marrying so young and yet raising three daughters so well. How in the world did she learn how to sew? And cook? She was just a baby. It's amazing what we can do when we have to. I agree that parenting gets harder the older your babies get.
Sending hugs.
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