Happy Mother's Day

[How Brown]

I was just sitting here smoking a cigar...thinking,pondering,....if it weren't for us all having mothers...not just a few of us...none of us would be here today. You think deep and more better things when you sit back and puff in a rocking chair sometimes..plus when you're sober. I had one o' them "moments of clarity" about life and Ripperology...and thats what I came up with today. Hope it has been something for youse to consider.

Enough of the heavy philosophies....

Happy Mothers Day:clap2:

[Cris Malone]

This may be a belated post for this subject, but at the time I couldn't think of anything to add to How's comment. I knew that this was to be the last Mother's Day that I was to spend with mine. It was hard seeing the woman that had brought me into the world ( almost losing her life doing so ) and nurtured me, and comforted me when I was sick, now requiring the nurture and comfort of her children.

I am fortunate to have had two parents that kept their vows to the very end and provided a stable family life for my sister and myself. We lived as a traditional Southern American family where the local Church - not some government building - was the center of community activity... where people wave at you when passing each other on the road ( even if they don't know you ) and folks still pull to the side of the road when a funeral passes by.

My father taught me how to hunt and fish and inspired my interest in history. My mother offered encouragement during my disappointments and never, once in her life spoke ill of anyone or criticized me when I ocasionally tripped over my own shoelaces... I have been more than blessed.

Now my mother is about to rejoin my father. She has already entered that transition from this life to the next, and in her dreams is talking to him and others that have gone on before. A sense of peace has descended upon her and she is in no pain. In her old gentle way she is telling us goodbye and that she loves us. We have to be as strong as her and be able to do the same... It ain't easy.

Though my walk through this world will soon be a bit darker I know that when I look up in the heavens at night, the stars will be a little brighter. Thank you mother for making everyday of my life, Mother's Day.

[admin tim]

Happy Mothers' Day 2011

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[Jeff Leahy]

This may be a belated post for this subject, but at the time I couldn't think of anything to add to How's comment. I knew that this was to be the last Mother's Day that I was to spend with mine. It was hard seeing the woman that had brought me into the world ( almost losing her life doing so ) and nurtured me, and comforted me when I was sick, now requiring the nurture and comfort of her children.

I am fortunate to have had two parents that kept their vows to the very end and provided a stable family life for my sister and myself. We lived as a traditional Southern American family where the local Church - not some government building - was the center of community activity... where people wave at you when passing each other on the road ( even if they don't know you ) and folks still pull to the side of the road when a funeral passes by.

My father taught me how to hunt and fish and inspired my interest in history. My mother offered encouragement during my disappointments and never, once in her life spoke ill of anyone or criticized me when I ocasionally tripped over my own shoelaces... I have been more than blessed.

Now my mother is about to rejoin my father. She has already entered that transition from this life to the next, and in her dreams is talking to him and others that have gone on before. A sense of peace has descended upon her and she is in no pain. In her old gentle way she is telling us goodbye and that she loves us. We have to be as strong as her and be able to do the same... It ain't easy.

Though my walk through this world will soon be a bit darker I know that when I look up in the heavens at night, the stars will be a little brighter. Thank you mother for making everyday of my life, Mother's Day.

I dont think its Mothers Day in the UK. But I do understand. I lost my mother to cancer just before Xmas...spent the day making sure her garden was as she would have liked it....

I hope you all look after you mums...Jeff

[How Brown]

Happy Mother's Day !:party:

[Cappuccina]

I will say thank you, since I am a mom, and also say "Happy Mother's Day" to all the other moms here today....

To those who loved their moms and have lost them, or to those whose moms are ill - Jeff and Cris; I am so sorry...

My mom has pnemonia right now :sick:, and I am 10 hours away; I am upset and frustrated that my 43-yo brother who still lives at home :der: (yes, he has taken over the entire basement as an apartment plus his room...), doesn't do a damned thing to help really...tonight I was talking to my Dad helping him make a list of things to get from the store for her....I sent 10 days worth of groceries via Peapod that will get there tomorrow...If she gets worse I will be going there....

[How Brown]

Cap:

Sorry to hear about your mother.
This lack of concern or blase' attitude some kids have towards the person who brought them into the world ( sorry if that sounds corny, but I'm serious ) is unreal.
Its usually the offspring that lives the farthest away that worries and the yutz who lives nearby or with them who is indifferent. Never figured that out.
Hopefully, your mom will improve.

[Cappuccina]

Thank you Howard! I completely agree with you, and I have never figured that out either...

[Adam Went]

A belated Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there, and for forums members whose mothers or family members find themselves in difficulties at the moment, all the very best to you. :)

Cheers,
Adam.

[George Lorton]

Yes Happy 'belated' Mother's day to all the Mama's out there.