Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day



Mother's Day holds fond memories in my heart.

One of the memories that brings a smile to my face is the visual of my brother sneaking off to a shopping area on his bicycle each Mother's Day. He would arrive back balancing baskets or trays filled with petunias.

I can feel the warm May sunshine as I reflect on my mother happily planting her new petunias in her window boxes. She definitely would not work outside in cool weather. But she also never liked to close the windows to her house, something that I believe I acquired from her. The love for fresh air, the openness. Thank you, mother, for your devotion, for being my best friend.

The other special lady in my life was my grandmother. She was something else. She spoke her mind. There was no shy bone in her body! And she still was not very quiet about her appreciation for getting kisses from the "nice young man (men)," even at 80-something years old. I loved her stories. And I also loved her sayings, such as, "You ornery wart!," with her Southeast Missouri draw. She inspired me with her gardening, canning, cooking and crafts (sewing). Grandma lives in my heart very strongly. Grandma was a good lady who left some wonderful memories. I hope she knows that.

I wish a Happy Mother's Day to you, and to your mothers as well!

8 comments:

Boozy Tooth said...

Happy Mother's Day to YOU too Mary. I'm not in the know about human children, but I know you are an amazing "mom" to all your other kids.

Heheh.

I crack myself up.

Twisted Fencepost said...

Sweet tribute!
Happy Mother's Day, Mary!

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day!

Lynnanne said...

Thanks for sharing. Nicely done. :)

Unknown said...

Thanks for the Mothers Day story.
I also had a wonderful Mom & Grandma that will always be with me in my heart & soul.

KathyB. said...

You were very blessed with the mother and grandmother you had, and as I get older I hope my children and grandchildren will have some dear memories of me, and that I have been able to pass on some good and uplifting stories about my mother and grandmother.....Mother's Day is a good time for such reflection! Happy day after mother's Day, but hey, if you're a mom, every day is a celebration or memory of being a mom.

Mary Humphrey said...

Thank you!

Yes, I am a human mom too, two sons, Marc and Matthew. We have had our ups and downs as they guys entered their independent adult years.

Yesterday I received the wonderful announcement that I am going to be a granny again. That was a very nice Mother's Day surprise!

Jeannelle said...

Wonderful memories! Hope you had a very pleasant Mothers' Day, Mary!