I am glad you had a great day. It sounds like it was pretty wonderful.
My husband didn't realize after we had our daughter that he was responible for the day. (What can a seven month old do?) This year he did much better. For some reason he thought that he had to focus only on his mom. We are all learning together. I am glad he gives me some slack when I make stupid choices and yes, not doing something for your wife on Mother's Day is stupid. :)
MDULZER 5/17/06 8:40 A
I am glad you had a great day. It sounds like it was pretty wonderful.
My husband didn't realize after we had our daughter that he was responible for the day. (What can a seven month old do?) This year he did much better. For some reason he thought that he had to focus only on his mom. We are all learning together. I am glad he gives me some slack when I make stupid choices and yes, not doing something for your wife on Mother's Day is stupid. :)
SONFLOWER_TX 5/15/06 11:31 A
Hi everyone ~
Yesterday was a great Mother's Day. First my stepson started on Saturday telling me Happy Mother's Day.
Went to church - we had a great non-typical MD sermon. Prayed for all kinds of things including the women who feel left out so to speak on MD. Ate lunch w/those fine folks.
When we got home, my stepson again said HMD (he does not live with us so it was neat that he was even there).
Then we left and went to a friend's ranch to play with horses. Could not have been better.
I called my own mom twice I was so excited.
JennyBell ~ I haven't explained to him because I have this thing where (I know I am being hard-headed on this) I want it to come from the person's heart and if I have to tell them to say it, it ain't worth it to me. I want them to come up with it all on their own. I know, it's not helping my situation! Maybe I'll change! I am growing into a better person every day!
Hugs to all Ruthie
TATORTOT 5/15/06 7:28 A
I hope everyone had a great day.
SUNFLOWERMOM5 5/14/06 10:47 A
Happy Mothers Day!!!!!!!!!!!
MZCINDY 5/14/06 10:12 A
Happy Mother's Day everyone
MOM2BOYS 5/14/06 9:05 A
Happy Mothers Day!
RACHELG33 5/13/06 8:29 P
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
LOUISEANNA 5/13/06 7:56 P
I have a story that my sister gave to me along time ago.
The Creation of Mother
While the Good Lord was creating Mothers, he was well into his sixth day of overtime, when the Angel appeared and said, "You 're doing a lot of fiddling around with this one!"
And the Lord said, "Have you read the specifications of this order? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have 180 moveable parts, all replaceable; run on black coffee and leftover' have a lap that disapears when she stands up, and a kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair; and have six pairs of hands!"
The Angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands? Not possible!"
"Oh it's not the hands that are causing me the problem", said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes that Mothers have to have."
That's on the standard model?" asked the Angel.
The Lord nodded, "One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, "What are you kids doing in there? when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know. And of course the ones here in front that can look at a child and reflect. "I understand and I love you", without so much as uttering a word.
"Lord", said the Angel while touching his sleeve gently, "get some rest. Tomorrow."
"I can't said the Lord, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she's sick, can feed a family on one pound of hamburger and can get a 9 year old to stand under a shower."
The Angel circles the model of the Mother very slowly and sighed. "It's too soft!"
"But though!" said the Lord excitably. "You cannot imagine what the Mother can handle or do!"
"Can it think?" asked the Angel.
"Not only think, but can reason and compromise," said the Creator.
Finally, the Angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek, "There's a leak!" she pronounced. "I told you you were trying to put too much in this model! You can't ignore the stress factor!"
The Lord moved in closer for a look gently lifted the drop of moisture to his finger where it glisted and sparkled to the light "It's not a leak ," he said, "it's a tear."
A tear? asked the Angel. "What't it for?"
"It's for joy, sadness, diappointment, compassion, pain, loneliness and pride."
And the Angel said, "You're a genius!"
The Lord looked somber and replied, "I didn't put it there."
Author Unknown
SKINNYMINNIE25 5/13/06 6:28 P
A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape… But a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape
A strong woman isn't afraid of anything… But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear.
A strong woman won't let anyone get the better of her… But a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone.
A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future… A woman of strength realises life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings, and capitalises on them
A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face… But a woman of strength wears grace.
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey… But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.
--- Author Unknown ---
Happy Mother's Day to all. Skinny
JENNYBELL68 5/12/06 7:14 P
Ruthie, have you tried explaining to your husband that you would like to be acknowledged on Mother's Day? If this were my situation, I would definitely want to be included. I'm sorry that this is not the case for you. There are all types of mothers, not just biological.
SUNFLOWERMOM5 5/8/06 2:13 P
That is soo true.. and what an awesome thing to do!!
NANNER60 5/8/06 12:41 P
Our church is honoring all women Sunday. Our thinking is that even if you have no children of your own, every woman has mothered someone at some point.
SUNFLOWERMOM5 5/6/06 7:55 P
MOthers Day would be hard for any one who like you said.. couldnt have babies or who gave babies up for adoption. Pray for them..
The moms either by birth or marriage.. have a GREAT Mothers Day!!
LESLIELEIGH57 5/5/06 11:36 P
The Journey Of A Mother
For those who are fortunate enough to still be blessed by having your Momwith you, this is beautiful...For those who aren't... it is even more beautiful. It takes my breath!
The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?"she asked. And the guide said "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning."
But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, she fed them and bathed them, and taught them how to tie their shoes and ride a bike and reminded them to feed the dog, and do their homework and brush their teeth. The sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried, "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this."
Then the nights came, and the storms, and the path was sometimes dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her arms, and the children said, "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come."
And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, "A little patience and we are there." So the children climbed, and as they climbed they learned to weather the storms. And with this, she gave them strength to face the world. Year after year, she showed them compassion, understanding, hope, but most of all...unconditional love. And when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you."
The days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she became little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage. And the mother, when she lay down at night, looked up at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned so much and are now passing these traits on to their children."
And when the way became rough for her, they lifted her, and gave her their strength, just as she had given them hers. One day they came to a hill, and beyond the hill, they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide. And mother said: "I have reached the end of my journe y. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, my children can walk with dignity and pride, with their heads held high, and so can their children."
And the children said, "You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates." And they stood and watched her as she went on alone and the gates closed after her. And they said: "We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence."
Your Mother is always with you. She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and perfume that she wore, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well, she's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow, she is Christmas morning. Your Mother lives inside your laughter.
And she's crystallized in every tear drop. A mother shows every emotion happiness, sadness, fear, jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy, sorrow. ..and all the while, hoping and praying you will only know the good feelings in life.
She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space..not even death!
PASS THIS ON TO ALL THE MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS AND SONS YOU KNOW....MAY WE NEVER TAKE OUR MOTHERS FOR GRANTED.
"The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched - they must be felt with the heart." ~Helen Keller~
HOMEBODY 5/5/06 10:26 P
Our nursery coordinator at church came up with the idea of letting dads do nursery duty for Mother's Day so ALL the moms could have a break that day ! Just a good idea to pass along.
MOM2BOYS 5/3/06 11:07 P
It always rough if you feel forgotten or overlooked. Thanks for the reminder.
HOMEBODY 5/3/06 10:00 P
I'm so fortunate to have a mom who makes sure I get something special from my young sons on all the holidays. My husband has never been really good at getting me things so this year on Valentine's Day she bought a card that said "To my beautiful wife" and told him to give it to me.I'm so lucky to have a mom like that ! I got tired of him not giving me gifts and then I got tired of being mad about it so this year I took one of the many Walmart gift cards we got for Christmas and said"here, go buy me something" and he did a really good job. He got me new pajamas, a new sun hat for when I walk, and a new sweat suit - all stuff I wanted and needed but never dreamed he would pick out. For Mother's Day, I plan to do the same thing. It beats being mad.
I have a good friend that I always think about on Mother's Day. Her only son was killed just a few months before Mother's Day and I had one young son at the time. I remember thinking how hard that day had to be for her, and it probably hasn't gotten any easier. I also remember the Mother's Day after I had a miscarriage, before my 2 sons were born. It was awful. You've made a good point - one that's easy to overlook with all the gift advertisements we see this time of year.
TINA10000 5/3/06 8:53 P
You make a really good point. Thanks!
SONFLOWER_TX 5/3/06 3:34 P
Hi y'all,
Mother's Day is around the corner. I have a soft and a sore spot for Mother's Day.
Just a quick reminder that many women who want to give birth cannot give birth for whatever medical reason, and Mother's Day is actually quite difficult for them, as are Baby Showers.
Also, many women have given birth, then given a child up for adoption. Whether or not they are in touch with that child, the chances are that Mother's Day is a sensitive time for them as well.
Personally for me it's a little bit of a sore subject because having been a step mom for 4 years, the first 2 years neither my husband nor my kids (both grown) did not acknowledge Mother's Day at all to me. Nor did my own mother. The 3rd year one gave me a card, the 4th year the other one wrote me a note saying Happy Mother's Day. My husband never acknowledges Mother's Day to me. I suppose I need to lower my expectations! I want all of those sorts of exchanges to come from their hearts anyway, and not out of obligation.
Well, it was just on my mind, so I thought I'd share. I know that for the majority, it's a happy day and a much-deserved break for mothers. Yet there are some out there who are hurting on Mother's Day. It would be nice if folks would send up a prayer for them, or just be sensitive when communicating to those folks. (Women who can't have children or have given up children for adoption rarely announce it though.)
