Sunday, May 11, 2008

Mother's Day

I think that Mother's Day has never really been celebrated in the way that would truely recognize the inpact that our mothers have had on our lives. Up until the last couple of generations, the importance of our mothers in our homes have basically gone unoticed and unappreciated. Personally, I think that they should get a lot more credit that they recieve. Society has often been heard saying that "behind every good man is a great woman" and yet, that only seems to apply to wives and not to mothers. Well, I think that we should ammend that saying by stating that "behind every good person is a great mother."

My mother is a great mother. Throughout my life, she was always there for me loving me and protecting me and when she was not able to be there to protect me, she was always there praying for me. I am certainly far from perfect, but I have no doubt that without my mother's prayers, I would not be the person that I am today.

Just recently, my mother lost her life long partner and husband of 54 years. His death was very difficult on her and this being the first spring without him, is finding it somewhat difficult experiencing his absence. Last week, they just completed placing the sod on his grave site and so we stopped by for a visit. I watched as she stood there alone looking at his headstone. I could only imagine what she might have been saying to him but I have no doubt that whatever she was saying, she was saying with love as any wife and mother would do. He is no longer with my mother physically but he is still there is her heart. Though she is no longer a wife, she is still a mother and though she is unable to protect and look after me anymore, she still prays for me and my family. What more could I ask for!

The roles are now reversed in that I look after her instead of the other way around but I am not complaining because no matter how much I do for my mother, it will never make up for the amount that she has done for me.

Happy Mother's Day Mum!

59 comments:

monsoon dreams said...

very touching post,dave.i am glad that you realise with gratitude and love the effort she took in raising you up.thats the best tribute u can ever give her.May God bless her abundantly.

Wanda said...

What a beautiful and touching tribute to your mum.

Dave, I can tell you are a very good son!!

Lone Grey Squirrel said...

Great writing as usual. I hope your mom had a great Mother's Day with those she loves.

jAMiE said...

That was lovely...i bet with you as her son, she had a very nice mother's day!

Akelamalu said...

That's a lovely tribute to your Mother Dave, and your father. MWM and I have been together now for 35 years and I just could not imagine my life without him, God alone knows how your mother is coping. :(

Jazz said...

A touching tribute, Dave.

geewits said...

This is a great post. Your mother did more than protect you and pray for you, she "raised" you. That may sound simplistic, but think about how often you've heard people say, "Boys are easier to raise than girls." I hate that expression. What happens is parents spend so much time trying to give their daughter's self-esteem to keep them from getting pregnant, they just let the "boys be boys." I also hate that expression. Letting "boys be boys" is not raising boys and fosters bullies and other negative sorts. I can always tell when a man has been actually "raised" by his mother. They are the better men. Good for your Mom for doing that and good for you!

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry to hear about your Mom's loss. That's hard.

Hope you are enjoying the warmer weather.

Janice Thomson said...

Excellent and touching post Dave.
Funny how the roles change as our parents get older - you're both lucky to have each other.

alicesg said...

Very well said Dave. You make us mothers very proud. Your mother is a very lucky woman to have you by her side.

Portia said...

Awesome, Dave, and so true. Your mother is lucky to have you and the appreciation you show her.
:)

Cycling Goddess said...

What a lovely tribute Dave, my mum is also like that, always supporting us and, now, praying for us. It's so comforting to have a mum around.

Stacey said...

How lovely Dave,
I bet your Mum is so proud to have a son like you! ;-D

beachgirl said...

What a nice tribute to your Mom.

I lost mine in 1990. Hard to believe.

Have an awesome day.

Dr.John said...

What a nice tribute to your mother.

Inside our hands, outside our hearts said...

How wonderful for you and your mother that you wrote this Dave. This only shows how special you are and makes it an even more beautiful tribute.

Soft love,
T

heiresschild said...

hi Dave, this is the best Mother's Day tribute i read over the past weeks. your Mom has been in my thoughts and prayers.

Mother's Day has become a little commercialized like Christmas and Easter, almost losing the real meaning behind it. i said almost because many still realize the true meaning, such as your post here.

my children are grown with their own families now, but i still pray for them also. i know your Mother is proud of you. have a beautiful weekend!

Karen said...

Your mother sounds like a wonderful woman and she has obviously done her job well because look what a beautiful son you are :) I hope she had a lovely Mother's Day, her first without her soul mate.

Cheryl said...

This was a great tribute to your mother. I feel so fortunate to still have my mom. I'm already missing the day she'll be gone.

Billy said...

You have a way for always making me reach for the tissues. You are such a good person.

David Kim said...

That was a very touching tribute to mothers. It was very moving.

Billy said...

Happy Father's Day!

Inside our hands, outside our hearts said...

Where are you Dave? I haven't seen you around lately? Everything alright?

Soft love,
T

heiresschild said...

hi Dave, i hope all is well in your part of the world and you're just away because you're enjoying your summer vacation. i read this post again for the 2nd time, and i'm just as moved by it now as i was when i first read it.

jAMiE said...

Hi Dave...i just stopped by to read up on you...hopefully you are enjoying your summer and will get back to posting one day soon.

Take care..

Jamie

Portia said...

Hi Dave, I hope your summer is going well! We look forward to hearing your drum again when it's time:)

Billy said...

Summer is coming to an end soon. Will you be back? We miss you dearly.

heiresschild said...

hi Dave, you've been on my mind, so want to stop by and say hi, and let you know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. missing your blog posts, but i know you'll be back when you can. take care! peace & blessings.

monsoon dreams said...

dave,
it's almost winter!time for u to blog:-)

Greeneyes said...

come out come out where ever you are ??LOL time to play /BLOG! hope all is well on your part of the planet and with you and yours , Take care



greeneyes

Portia said...

I hope you are doing well. You're missed around here, but we all know how life can be. Just wanted to send my best.

heiresschild said...

hi Dave, i like stopping by here and re-reading this post. i really hope things are well with you and your family. i think about you and your Mum, and you all are in my prayers continually.

Greeneyes said...

come out come out where ever you are ?!?!?! ;-)

heiresschild said...

i hope you and your family will have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS Dave. you're in my thoughts and prayers.

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