I went to the farm yesterday. I wanted to spend some time in my mother’s childhood home…the home of my heart. I miss my mom and I feel closer to her when I’m in the house she loved so much. Grandma’s house was the epicenter of our universe. She was happiest when she had all her kids and grandkids surrounding her. I can relate to that.
My mom was special…as are all moms, right? She had a heart of gold. She had a laugh that I craved. She was simple. She was stubborn. She was pretty. She was generous. She loved with every ounce of her being. She took care of my brother till the Lord called her home. She was…good.
We butted heads a lot when I was growing up…like most of us do. She insisted on doing things the l-o-n-g way and it made me crazy. She was an excellent seamstress. She basted everything together and was meticulous. I threw things together as fast as I could. That made HER crazy!
She was a terrible cook. But she made a pineapple upside down cake that made you cry it was so good. When microwaves came out, she decided she had to have one to heat up her coffee. That’s when she switched to Folgers Instant. She bought the biggest microwave I have ever seen in my life…to heat up a coffee cup full of water. Oy. Did I mention she made me crazy?
My mother taught me many things but most importantly, she taught me about God. It didn’t stick for a long, long time for me. As a matter of fact, I became a Christian after she passed away, so she never experienced that particular joy. I think the one thing I regret most as a mother is not teaching my children the love of God. They are grown, and they are lovely women. I try to live my life as an example. I love them and miss them very much.
This is my 14th Mother’s Day without my mom. My kids are in Colorado so I won’t see them until I head there this summer. So, when I came back from the farm yesterday, Mr. FixIt had two dozen roses and a beautiful card with a handwritten note in it resting on the kitchen counter. What a sweet, thoughtful man this is. He just makes me smile!!
If you are missing your mom today, my heart is with you, dear one. Losing your mom is such a sad, sad affair. If you are missing your babies, whether they live far away or further…in heaven…my heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine that loss. You are all in my prayers this Mother’s Day Weekend. ❤️
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 ESV
I am in the same boat with you Sister, Mom’s been gone 14yrs on the 19th, both children live away from the area… but I too am bless with a good man by my side so I’m not alone either. Happy Mother’s Day to you!!?
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This is a beaitiful post. Sounds very much like something I would have wtitten myself. My Moms been gone for 17 years. I have a son that lives far away. I live in the old homeplace where Moma and Daddy lived. I miss them both, but I feel so close to my Moma when i walk outside among all the flowers and bushes that she planted so long ago. My Moma was A Godly woman. She taught me about Jesus, reading me Bible Stories every day. She taught me to pray and to sing Jesus Loves Me. I miss both my parents. Im so thankful for them. I love your post Ginny, you are a special lady. God gave you the gift to brighten peoples days. Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day. ⚘
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She is smiling Ginny…. she knows your love of God. And I know that my son in Heaven is safe and loved. I miss him with all my being,but I’ve never asked “Why?”. It is well. Happy Mother’s Day cousin. ?
Happy Mother’s Day to you too, Kim. ❤️
Visited with my mom yesterday at the nursing home. She has dementia and is sometimes lost in yesterday, but manages to have moments of clarity. I saw a saying that sums it up,” the mind may forget, but the heart remembers.” Happy Mother’s Day!
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