As I prepare for Mother's Day weekend, Mom is on my mind. My mom is a complex, passionate woman who values justice, works for peace, and loves her children unconditionally. She's smart, resourceful, modest, cocky, kind, and true.She cares about the whole wide world and all the people in it. She was an environmentalist way before that was a good word.
She taught her children to think and to act independently. Over the years, we have rewarded and punished her by doing just that.
She's a hopeless romantic who likes to talk about how she and Dad used to go dancing "all the time." She is a complete and total flirt.
An octogenarian who never leaves the house without first "putting her face on"' she still frets about the size of her waist. If I arrive to escort her somewhere and she's not wearing earrings, I know something is seriously wrong.
When she giggles, you can't help but join in.
My mom is rarely short on opinion. She's frequently known to say, "It all comes down to love." This almost always irked me until I had my own children.
Mom and I agree on many things but religion is not one of them. She often says, "I'm Catholic; I don't read the Bible." I think she's a bit leery of people who do.
This verse reminds me of her.
"[Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
1 Corinthians 13:7
I'm not sure if she'd be honored or peeved that that I just shared that with you. But I'm sure I'll hear about it from one of my siblings.
In honor of Mother's Day weekend, it would be really cool if you shared a thing you love about your mother. Then maybe also put that thought in a card and send it to her. Or if, sadly, she's no longer physically present here on Earth, do something fabulous for yourself.
More about Mothers next week. Now because I've written this...there is a 87% chance I will actually pull through for Mom myself this year. I've already been instructed not to bring a hanging pot of flowers because that would mess up the new siding on her garage. But I know she would really love a card. For a complex woman, she's pretty simple.
And now it is my distinct pleasure to admit she's been right all along. It really is all about love.
You are in my Cheeky prayers ladies and gentlemen, XOXOX, Cheeks
In honor of Mother's Day weekend, it would be really cool if you shared a thing you love about your mother. Then maybe also put that thought in a card and send it to her. Or if, sadly, she's no longer physically present here on Earth, do something fabulous for yourself.
More about Mothers next week. Now because I've written this...there is a 87% chance I will actually pull through for Mom myself this year. I've already been instructed not to bring a hanging pot of flowers because that would mess up the new siding on her garage. But I know she would really love a card. For a complex woman, she's pretty simple.
And now it is my distinct pleasure to admit she's been right all along. It really is all about love.
You are in my Cheeky prayers ladies and gentlemen, XOXOX, Cheeks
4 comments:
Great post! My mom also was an environmentalist and activist before it was quite the thing. She also is an Ovarian cancer survivor -- going on 40 years (beating the odds everyday) and went through that when me and my two brothers were all under the age of 4. That survivor grit makes my mom who she is, and a woman I greatly admire and am proud to not just call my mom, but also my friend. Her card is already on it's way...
SmileyT
Hi SmileyT, thanks for sharing this! Your mom sounds like someone I would love to know. And way to go on the card :) xo, Cheeks
Beautiful tribute! ;-) Thank you for sharing your mom and your writing gifts with us. MP
OK, now I'm all verklempt. Someday I hope to be a "12 year overnight success" just like you. Thanks for making the world a brighter place, Mary! Your "Barbie" book is on the tippy-top of my super tall reading stack. And because of you, I'm standing even taller than usual today :)
Ladies, if you're seeking a fabulous church lady role model, click on Mary's blogger icon name thingy and sign up for her posts. I did this myself last night. I'm pretty sure it even worked. xoxo, Cheeks
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