Thursday, August 18, 2011
Happy Birthday Mom
My Mother was born August 23, 1925 in Ola, Arkansas. Had she not passed away she would have been 86 this year. Every year I want to pick up the phone and call her to wish her Happy Birthday. It is always a sad time for me. She was such an amazing women and such a large part of my life and the lives of my children and grandchildren. I think of her everyday and sometimes I forget she is not here with me. However most days I know she is here with me. I hear her voice and I see her smile. I know that she stands like she always had, right next to me. She guides me on this journey called life. I will be forever thankful that she raised me and taught me so many lessons. She was an great lady and she made me laugh a lot in my life. She is the reason I am who I am. I miss her so, but I know that as long as she lives in me and my children she is "still here". Thanks Ma.
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How wonderful Robyn. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could have our mothers here in real time too. Lovely writing.
Jan
I agree.I miss her all the time. I think back to all the time we spent together. All the good times that were shared with all the family together with mom as the queen bee. I have moved around a lot just wanting to see and experience different areas of the country.Mom would always find the time to visit, where ever I happen to be. I believe she make her way to at lease 5 different states to look me up and a few more to pay you a visit. Some of those places she traveled to more that once. When she made her mind up to go see one of hers,clear the road, Wanda Lee was on her way. Mamma bear checking up on one of her cubs. I believe some of the best times for me could have been when we all lived in Colorado.We spent alot of time together. Mom was always cooking something because she knew there was someone always ready to eat her food, me. I never thought I would wind up where I now live, but I am here at lease for the present time. I know if mom was still here she would be spending a lot of time with us. I can just hear her bitching about the weather not getting hot enough in this area to grow any good tomatoes, I know this because I am always bitching about this and this boy didn't fall far from the momma tree.. She could be going from here to your place and then back again. She would like that. There is a verse in a song that I hear sometimes that goes ""JUST KNOWING YOU WILL BE THERE, MAKES IT EASY TO GO HOME' Now I'm not saying I want to make that trip anytime soon, but I can see mom with her arms wide open, that beautiful smile of hers just waiting to give that hug to one of her love ones. Now mom always had a way of getting to the head of the class a little bit faster that most and I know their are others that have more senority in heaven that mom but I'm sure by now mom has made her way to senior greeter. Robyn I feel and understand your "feelings" toward mom, you had a "special bond". But just remember, she had a "special fondness" for "her boys" pity the poor fool who said anything about one of her boys. That little five foot two blond could get meaner that a fighting bobcat when she thought one of the boys was getting the raw end of a situation. I guess us boys felt about the same toward her because we would try and move heaven and earth if she asked us too. Along with you I will also say ; Happy birthday mom. I miss you and I love you. PS Thank you Robyn and Paul for the kind words and understanding that you gave to me when Sheba died. More than anyone else you knew how much she mean to me and Nova. Thank you for giving her to us. I guess we never though of her as a dog She was just a part of our family for 16 years and we both loved her. I don't belive a day has gone by since losing Sheba that tears have not come to my eyes whenever I think of her. But that happens when you lose a love one and Sheba was a very loved one .
What a beautiful tribute to your Mama! I'm sure she enjoyed it as well...as the song nailed it! She IS still with you! This put tears in my eyes and reminded me to appreciate the fact that I still am lucky enough to have my mom here in real time still. Never take anyone we love for granted! You were right, I loved the song! Well done my friend....
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