Mom was my best friend. We loved to get together often and go shopping or just play with the kids. I was fortunate to live only an hour away from her and dad and could hop in the car on a whim and spend the day.
Mom taught me a lot. She taught me about faith and trust in God, how to live with dignity in the face of crisis, what courage is, to treat people with kindess and humanity, and so much more. I regret that my kids will never truly remember mom except through my stories.
My mom's favorite bird was the cardinal. This morning I went on a quick bike ride and when I pedaled into the driveway a cardinal flew into the birch trees in front of the house. I said, "Hi mom! Great to see you today!" My family says my mom was female and that she couldn't have possibly be the male cardinal! LOL...I say the RED MALE was her FAVE...so it reminds me of her so BE QUIET!!! ;o)
Probably the best testament to mom is when my DH tells perfect strangers that he doesn't get people who tell mother-in-law jokes because he had the most AMAZING MIL anyone could ask for and that he loved her a lot! Every time he says that I get tears in my eyes and swell with pride!!!
There is SOOOOOOOOOOOO very much more I could say, but my mom was a simple, loving, and kind woman. This post needs to be simple...just like mom!!!
LOVE YOU MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP..............
5 comments:
A beautiful tribute to your mom, she raised a wonderful,kind and caring daughter! The cardinal is a beautiful memory of your mom! H/LY
Beautiful tribute to your mom. My mom died last year of ovarian cancer at 68. We had less than a year with her from when she was diagnosed. Why is it that all the best people die before their time?
:) I know how you feel.
Hugs,
Melinda
You said it perfectly. Your mom would be proud!
Oh, Laurie, what a loving tribute to your mom. You make me sad that I didn't know her.
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