My mother hated mother’s day. I don’t think she was aware of the origins of the day, she just saw it as a commercialized mess. Which it still is, but I also know it is a wonderful day to so many people, regardless of how florists and restaurants promote it. So while we don’t celebrate the day in our house like my mother refused to, I don’t hate it. Knowing the origins of the day also make me feel more kindly to it.
Your mom would approve of your sentiments. Moms certainly have a huge impact on who we become and though my mother is long gone as well, I feel her impact was kindness, caring and listening to me. Mothers' Day was always a reminder to thank her for being the best.
I love the idea that your mother is blurry to you now, but her qualities are still with you. I have been trying to figure out how to think about the fact that I don't remember much about my mother's appearance, except in fleeting memories, mostly of things she wore, and you have given me a way to express my own experience. My mother died in 1981, when I was 27. I still miss so many things about her, especially her warmth, sense of humor and lovely hugs. Thank you.
Your mom would approve of your sentiments. Moms certainly have a huge impact on who we become and though my mother is long gone as well, I feel her impact was kindness, caring and listening to me. Mothers' Day was always a reminder to thank her for being the best.
I love the idea that your mother is blurry to you now, but her qualities are still with you. I have been trying to figure out how to think about the fact that I don't remember much about my mother's appearance, except in fleeting memories, mostly of things she wore, and you have given me a way to express my own experience. My mother died in 1981, when I was 27. I still miss so many things about her, especially her warmth, sense of humor and lovely hugs. Thank you.