Mother’s Day Tribute

I have two wonderful mothers-in-law and am surrounded by wonderful friends who are mothers. But those who have lost their own mother, will understand when I speak of the void that not having your own mother leaves.

My mom was my inspiration and my best friend. It’s been 8 years since her passing, but this day (and a few others) I find myself kind of feeling left out of the celebrations. I am a Mom and am blessed with some great kids, but it’s just not the same.

I honor my mother’s memory. I think of her often and even laugh of some of the things that I do that remind me of her. There are even times that I am sure she is looking down from Heaven at me shaking her head and her finger … because I know better.

It’s days like today that I wish she were here. I wish I, too, could take my “own” Mom out to lunch and have pictures taken to memorialize the event. I wish I could have had a few more hours with her to hear her laugh, see her smile or simply watch her breathe.

It’s been so long. Why do I share this with you? Simple really. I never realized the contribution that this strong woman had made on me, until she was gone. I never really had the opportunity to show her the person that I’ve grown into or the little wonders that her grand-kids are.

My hope for you is that you will take advantage of each precious moment you have with your Mom. Whether biological, adopted or the person that nurtured you – savor the moments. Far too few and far between are the days that you will wish she were there.

Happy Mother’s Day.