***Update**** The winner of the Mother’s Day Giveaway is April Barcalow! May is the month to celebrate moms and show our love and appreciation for all they have done for us. Read on for a special Mother’s Day Giveaway!
My mom Dorothy Swain was a wonderful artist, quilter, seamstress, and writer. She enjoyed decorating our home and making it a special place. She loved to collect family stories and illustrate them. From the time I was a young child, she put a paintbrush in my hands and encouraged my creativity. Mom used to sew most of my clothes. I remember seeing her bending over the sewing machine when I went to bed, and then waking up to find a new dress finished and ready to wear. Mom passed away several years ago, before my books were published, but I know she’d be happy to have another writer in the family. Photos: on the left, My mom and I at my cousin’s wedding. Below, a painting and a quilt made by my mom.
My daughters Melissa and Megan continue passing down the love to their children! They are great moms, and I am so proud of them.
To enter the giveway, share one reason you appreciate your mom in the comments below. It can be a character quality you admire or a happy memory. I’ll choose one person at random to win a paperback copy of one of my novels of the winner choice! The giveaway is open until May 18th at Midnight. I’ll contact the winner by email. Happy Mother’s Day!
Until Next Time ~ Happy Reading!
Carrie
Hi, My mom was a very good mom to my 5 siblings and I. She taught me that family came first and that our children are our gifts from God. She always made sure we all had everything that we needed , her and my dad were the Best parents ever. My mom taught me how to be a good mom and I truly appreciate her and am Very Thankful that God chose me to be one of her daughters.
My mom has been a wonderful mom. She taught me to love Jesus & eventually accept the salvation he offers. She is the epitome of grace. Of course, we had our ups & downs, especially during my teenage years, but I always knew she loved me & that I could count on her. I still know that her heart is my home.
Hi Tricia, It sounds like your mom is very loving and passed on her love for the Lord. You are blessed! Carrie
Despite the fact our relationship was somewhat strained my mother was an incredibly patient person.
My mom set a very good example of a Christian woman and mother. She experienced some trials and hardships but kept her faith. She died 2 months before my first child was born but she was my role model. I always thought if I could be even half the mom she was…
My mother was a lady who had a very big heart that encompassed everyone. She didn’t know how to say no and gave of herself endlessly. I miss her every day.
My mom passed away 12 years ago at 98. I miss her every day and I know that I never fully appreciated her while she was here. She always said “Life is short. Eat dessert first”. I always laughed, but as I have gotten older myself, I see the wisdom in that!
My Mom was a dear lady. She passed away when our girls were 3 and 5. One of my fondest memories was when she would pick up the phone and say, “Hello Dear!” Her voice is as clear as a bell in my memory, yet many years ago. The phone calls were extra special as we lived thousand of miles apart and I was her only child. I remember when we went to visit and our girls did her hair in numerous hair clips. She loved every minute of it. I love her and miss her.
Hi Alicia, it sounds like you have a wonderful relationship with your mom. You are blessed!
Carrie
Hi,
Here’s my entry:
I appreciate how my Mom is such a wonderful example of what it means to be a Godly lady and Pastor’s wife. She fulfills her role well, and I hope to be as good an example as she is when I get married.
Happy early Mother’s day!
My mother was such a Godly woman-she loved the Lord very much, spent time in prayer & reading her Bible, a servant to her husband, children, & others, besides taught school, played piano for church, sewed, baked bread, & loved her family. If only I could be half of what she was!!
My mom has always been a great Inspiration of strength in everything with her faith in God. She is my strength and rock. When I feel down just with a look from her I know things will be alright. I thank God for her. Because despite of all the health issues she has endured, she smiles and keeps going knowing God is by her side.
My mum is everything in my life. Nothing is more precious in my life except my mother. She as a mountain gave me shade of life and as a rose petals gave me warmth of love when enemies like thorns prickle my nerves of brain she as a light of moon embraced me in her arms. Nothing is as great as my mum. My mum is still alive in my heart and her soul always protect me from enemies evil deeds.My mother will always remain alive for me in ups and downs of my life.
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My mum is the fortune of my life. She is my destiny of my life because she gave me birth by all hard efforts and blessings of lord Jupiter.My mum lap took away my pains of life. She as a teacher taught me to struggle in bad times. Her blessings r the achievement of life.she is the one who made me climb the ladders of success in competitive world of stress she gave me calmness of mind with her kind hands took care of me
My mom was a single mom to 4 for over a decade before remarrying gaining 2 step-sons and having another son. We were all completely hers as were our spouses. She loved completely and was an awesome mom and person. She made lap quilts for shut-ins and nursing homes and was generous to a fault. I miss her terribly.
Hi Vicki, it sounds like your mom left a beautiful legacy of love and caring. Blessings, Carrie
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I’ve been blessed with a wonderful basket of moms – Mom, Stepmom and even an outstanding MIL! All have passed on qualities that I’ve used, needed and I’m very thankful for their guidance.
Your flowers are beautiful and I printed out your recipe!
Happy Moms’ Day to all 💐
My mom (Helen) was one of the most selfless women I’ve ever known who put others before herself. She (along with my dad) even supported numerous family members who lived behind the Iron Curtain, sending them money, clothing, coffee, etc.
My mom passed away several years ago at the age of 90. A special memory is her telling me she prayed the sinners prayer. I had given her a gospel message and track. That gives me such hope I will see her again in heaven.
Hi Alma, that’s wonderful to hear your mom responded to the Gospel message and you’ll be together again one day.
Hi Donna, it sounds like your mom was very generous and caring. That’s a special legacy!
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I appreciate my mom because she and my dad worked hard while I was growing up to make sure that my sister and I had a nice home, plenty of food and clothing, and a good education. I recently moved closer to her so I can help her and my father as they grow older.
Hi Susan, your mom and dad have given you a great example. It’s great to hear you’re living closer to them now to help them as they gave and helping you.
I appreciate my mom so much for her unconditional love and unwavering support, kindness to me and family members and others. She and my father raised my siblings and me in a loving, Christian home for which I am most grateful.
Hi Betsy, a loving Christian home is a wonderful blessing!
cooks everyday for family
Providing meals for the family is a great way to show love.
I watched my Mother take care of my sister until the day she passed ( of Multiple Sclerosis) and recently my Dad ( he passed in August).
Her strength amazes me! She still found time for my brother and I and she’s been the Rock of Gilbralter for all of us. I love and admire her so much!
My mother was very determined. She was born in China to missionary parents. She didn’t marry my Dad until she was 30. She was a teacher of EMH kids and was a self taught antique expert. I loved going to auctions and sales with her. She got an extra job in order to renovate our 1836 cobblestone house. It is now a museum and on the National Register. She outlived Daddy by 10 years. She died at 101 in 2018. But not before writing and publishing her memoirs of China when she was 99.
Wow, Paula, what an amazing mom you have! She does sound determined and as though she put her faith into practice through her long life. You are blessed to have that heritage.
My mom made me appreciate education. As the oldest of five ,she had to leave school at fourteen to help support the family when her father died. She also took me around to bowling tournaments while my father was working.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn, thanks for telling about your mom. It sounds like she was caring and committed to the family.
My Mom was my best friend. She always was there. When my Father told me that he was not my father, my Mom was the first one to step in and be there with me as I navigated the world of deceit from my Dad. She called the gentleman who he stated was my father. He made a special trip to spend time with me. He told me how proud he was of me. He would be proud to have me as his daughter, but he was not my father. He loved me and would always be there for me. My Father is mentally ill. I have dwelt with many situations with him. Through it all, my Mom was there to tell me that my Father loved me in his way. It may not be the way that I wanted to be loved. Most of all my Heavenly Father loved me with a love that would never change. He is the best Father I could ever be. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Dear Debra, thank you for sharing about your family and challenges you’ve faced. I’m so glad your mom was your best friend and was there for you. Mental illness in the family can be very heartbreaking. I’m glad you’ve learned to lean into your relationship with your heavenly Father for His love and care. God bless you!
My passion for reading is thanks to my mother. She and I spent our nights reading while my father worked nights. She continued to read in her later years and enjoyed going to the local library.
Joan
Hi Joan, that’s wonderful to hear you and your mom shared a love for reading. That’s a special bond and blessing.
My mom passed away but she always told me there is no such thing as can’t and she was right I was always able to do anything!
My mom passed away in February 2017 so this will be my 8th Mother’s Day within her. She was a wonderful homemaker who dearly loved her family
Hi Connie, It sounds like your mom dearly loved her family and made your time at home very special. You are blessed to have those memories.
Hi Charlene, that’s great to hear your mom taught you to be confident and positive. I’m sure that has helped you accomplish so much.
Growing up I would have severe asthma attacks and could not sleep. My mom would sit up and play cards with me throughout the night.
Marion
Hi Marion, that’s a special memory! Your mom sounds very loving and caring.
My mom has always been there for me and encouraged me to live my dreams. She was there for me when I joined the Navy in 1971 and she was there throughout the years as I did Family Childcare in my home. She had ten children and encouraged each of us to live our dreams.
Susan, that’s wonderful to hear your mom was such an encourager. To have ten children is a big responsibility, but it sounds like she gave you all the courage to go after your dreams.
My mom has always been there for me and encouraged me to live my dreams. She was there for me when I joined the Navy in 1971 and she was there throughout the years as I did Family Childcare in my home. She had ten children and encouraged each of us to live our dreams. I
My mother does not judge, she just helps us move forward.
Hi Mary, it sounds like your mom is a great example and an encourager. You are blessed.
My mom was the hardest working lady I ever knew! Being the only daughter I helped her all of the time. Mom could work circles around me no matter how hard I tried to keep up with her. She raised a very, very large garden then preserved food by canning most everything but froze some. Her talent was crocheting bedspreads, tablecloths, and doilies. Her aunt taught her to crochet with thin crochet thread when she was a young teen. She never cared for yarn. I could only crochet with yarn. She won the BEST OF SHOW award many times at the county fair! I was so proud of her!!
Hi Charlotte, it sounds like your mom was very talented and hardworking! I’m sure you learned many skills as you work side by side. That’s a blessing!
My mom was the most strongest woman I have ever known. I am 64 now. My mom was in and out of the hospitals since I was 7 yrs old due to her heart. She had a hole in her valves. She had numerous heart operations throughout the years. She had a pigs valve put into her years ago. Eventually she needed a pace maker. She also had epilepsy. She always had time for her family with many home cooked meals. Always had time for her husband and children. She never let her heart condition get her down no matter how bad it got sometimes. Many times we should have lost her. She even had time to bowl on a league. My dad was always honest with my brother and I about her condition. When my dad passed away 22 yrs ago she kept going. We lost her 5 years after my dad due to cancer. Was really surprising to my brother and I. We always thought she would pass away due to heart failure. She loved her grandchildren very much as well. I miss my mom everyday. My memories are very strong and she is always part of my heart.
Pat, thank you for telling us about your mom. I’m glad you had her with you as long as you did. It sounds like she faced her health challenges with courage. I’m sure that’s a great example for you.
My mom was a good cook. She made the best bread, the best chicken and dumplings, and the best gravy. Oh, did I mention the pie! yum! She also was my dad’s best “hired man.” (We lived on a farm.) She worked in the fields and did the milking, raised and fed at least 100 chickens, and picked the eggs. She still made time to sew my clothes and loved to crochet.
Hi Joan, your mom sounds very talented and hardworking! 100 chickens! Wow, that must have been a very busy farm.
I didn’t have a good relationship with my mom. When she became very sick I took care of her. Why? Because she was my mom and I loved her. She never once said she loved me but I still stayed and took care of her.she stopped being able to talk towards the end. Right before she passed away, she looked right at me and said I love you. That is my most cherished memory.
Hi Deana, I’m glad your mom was able to say those important words to you. You showed her what love meant, and it was good that she was finally able to express her love in words to you. I hope that gives you peace of mind as you remember her.
I loved the example my mama set in how she served the Lord and how she loved everyone unconditionally. She was a wonderful mom and also sewed lots of our clothes. She was a wonderful cook and her home was always organized and clean. I miss her so much. She passed 3 years ago yesterday. Happy Mother’s Day, dear Carrie.
Hi Lucy, thanks for telling us about your mom. What a great example she was, serving the Lord and managing your home so well. You are blessed.
I grew up the oldest of ten kids. I think the thing that I valued most about my mom was her great love for the Lord, for my dad and all of us kids. We may have lacked material things but we always felt secure in my mother’s love. We had our mom for 94 years and I will always be thankful to the Lord for my mom!
Mary, thank you for telling us about your mom. It sounds like she has left a great legacy of faith and security for you!
I don’t remember much about my mom, who died young, but I do remember loving her Southern accent.
Hi Gigi, thanks for sharing that memory. I love hearing a Southern accent.
One reason I appreciate my mom is that she always prays for me and my family. Even though she has dementia and can’t recall a lot of things, she can and does pray for her family.
Hi Sherry, Having a praying Mom is a great blessing!
My mother was representative of the Proverbs 31 woman. She was kind, loving, faithful to my father, industrious, encouraging, a great friend to others, active in her church, fun to be around, a good cook, and much more. She died in 1995, and I miss her greatly.
Hi Suzanne, I’m glad you have such special memories of your mom. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Mom and I sent books back and forth across the state(SD). My oldest sister was the go-between. Mom passed away in May of 1997, I am still reading some of those books, you know how TBR piles are!
Ruth, that’s wonderful to hear you and your mom shared a love for reading. Those are very special memories!
My mom has always been one to help others in whatever needed to be done. She instilled in me that same quality.
Hi Lisa, thank you for telling us about your mom. She sounds caring and willing to go out of her way to help others. That is a good quality to pass on.
My mom has always been there for me. I know I can always count on my mom.
Hi Tracy, that’s a blessing to have a mom who is so supportive and reliable!
My mom had dementia at the end and was very mean to me, not to my brother and sister. So I try to remember how loving she was when I was a child. She was very protective of us.
Debra, I’m glad you can recall the good memories from childhood and let those be a comfort. Dementia is so hard on everyone in the family.
My mom has had a steadfast faith as long as I can remember. She is always praying for her children (4), grandchildren (13) and great grandchildren (13 and 2 more on the way!). It’s a comfort to know she is always praying for all of us!
Hi Sharon, it sounds like your mom has passed on a lot of love and faith to her family members. You are blessed!
My mom values family, especially at the holidays. She likes to make big meals and is a very good cook.
Hi Beth, that’s fun to hear your mom makes holidays special. I’m thinking you’ve learned some good cooking skills from her.
My mother loves us unconditionally and is always there to listen if we need someone to talk to.
Hi Patricia, listening is a wonderful gift!
My mom modeled a love for Jesus that permeated our home. She raised six of us on a shoestring budget and always did what needing doing without complaining. She trusted Jesus to be her enough.
Sarah, your mom gave you a great example of faith and trust in the Lord. You are blessed!
Her servant’s heart
Dana, it sounds like your mom has a caring heart.
Unfortunately my Mama passed away almost 12 years ago. The older I got, the more our traits & appearances became identical.
For most of my married life we lived 3 hrs away from my Mama. But when we were together she & I loved preparing our Thanksgiving meal. What a lot of work it was a d we were both soooo tired afterward. But it was a day that we shared. Each thanksgiving now I’m a bit sad. I miss her so much. It was “our day” together. No one else can fill that void. But one day we’ll be together again because of our faith and trust in Jesus.
Love your books, Carrie
Linda, thank you for telling me about your mother. It sounds like together you made Thanksgiving very special for your family. You are blessed to have those special memories and the promise of being together again.
My mom was not into “mothering” but her mother (who lost her mother at age 2) became my mother! My grandmother taught me by
her example how to live a meaningful Christian life and be a mother! She
passed in 2000 at age 103! My children were Blessed with wonderful
memories!
Hi Marilynn, thank you for telling me about your grandmother. She sounds like a wonderful woman who left you a legacy of faith and love. And she lived to be 103! Amazing! Happy Mother’s Day!
I love reading these pieces of history from your family! My mom is a gentle, quiet spirit. As a child, I remember finding her sitting up in bed each morning with her Bible open on her lap. I never interrupted that time, but it was a source of security and peace for me, knowing she was spending time with God each day and covering my siblings and me in prayer. She had a somewhat difficult childhood and decided to stand in the gap to break some generational patterns of dysfunction. In hindsight, I now know it couldn’t have been easy for her. She wasn’t perfect (thank goodness! I’m far from a perfect mom, too), but I’m so grateful for the building blocks she set in place in my own life and for my family.
Hi April, thank you for telling us about your mom. It sounds like she has a strong faith and has made a great impact on your life. You are blessed to have a praying mom!
My mom was my best friend! She taught my sisters and me to be strong independent women by going to college and earning her Bachelor Degree in Phys Ed when she was in her forties. We never really talked about it but it was always assumed that the three of us would go to college somehow. She was equally comfortable in a professional setting as she was hanging out with my college friends. She would always listen and take time to just be there for each of us. We used to go windsurfing and/or canoeing together and as she got a bit older we would go out for afternoon tea to our favorite tea house! I miss her so much, but know that I will see her again!
Hi Susan, thank you for sharing these special memories about your mom. She sounds like an inspiring woman!
My Mom passed when I was 33. I still feel the loss everyday. She was an avid reader. She loved mysteries, and loved the Earl Stanley Gardner series on Perry Mason. She probably read the entire series. We lived in the country and would go into town on Saturdays to buy groceries, and a trip to the library to check out books. I would come home with a stack of books to read. I credit her with my love of reading, and my love of suspense books. She was caring and loving and she was there for all her children.
Hi Phyllis, that’s great to hear you and your mom share that love of reading! She sounds like a wonderful lady! Happy Mother’s Day.
I lost my mom in 1999, but remember her wit, patience (with 4 kids–I am a twin–& a husband who was a doctor and never home!), and love. Miss her every day….
Hi Connie, thank you for sharing those special memories of your mom. My mom passed away when I was in my early 30s, so know what you mean about missing your mom. It sounds like she was a very special lady!
My Mom was a shy but loving person. She raised 5 children and was always there for us in every way a child needs a mom.
Hi Cathy, having a loving mom who is caring and supportive is a true blessing!
My mother passed away some years ago when I was in my early 30s. I still miss her. She was one of the best examples to be of a loving, faithful Christian and always seemed calm under pressure.
Hi Ruth, you are blessed to have your mom’s example of faith and love for family. I’m sorry she passed away while you were so young. The same was true for me. I understand what it’s like to miss your mom. It’s a comfort to know we will see our moms again.
My mother is in heaven and there are so many things I appreciate about her and so many good memories. I think the main thing is her strong faith. Her and my Dad went through a lot of things in their marriage, but my Mum kept her faith through it all. They were together for 57 years. One of the things I will always remember my mother saying to me when going through rough times was, “We need to trust the Lord.” I pray that I can pass this strong faith down to my family.
Sandra, that’s wonderful that you have those special memories with your mom. She sounds like she had a strong faith and left you an important legacy.
My mother passed away twelve years ago. We were quite close and I still miss her every day. One of many positive memories I have of Mom was the ten years that she worked as a school crossing guard at the elementary school down the corner from her home. She loved dealing with children on a daily basis and often went out of her way for them. The school Mom was assigned to had a lot of students from low income families and I can’t tell you how many times she gave a child lunch money or bought one of them a small toy at the school’s annual Christmas bazaar. Mom instilled in me a love of helping others. May her memory be a blessing!
Hi Lisa, your mom sounds like a very caring and kind woman. I’m sure she blessed many people!
Both my mother and mother-in-law are both gone, they were a great support. My mother because she was able to be strong when required but soft when needed. My mother-in-law was very kind soul and always included me when she knew my husband needed support! Bless them both!
Hi Lula, how wonderful to have a mom and mother-in-law who were so supportive and loving. That’s a blessing!
My mom passed away on September 18, 2010. She passed away due to cancer on my brother’s birthday. The one thing that I appreciate most is that she taught me to cook and bake from the time that I was 5 years old and up. I had all of her recipes that now my daughters have. My younger daughter has taken after my mom when it comes to being a baker, too. My mom was an excellent cook and baker.
Hi Deborah, that’s fun to hear your mom was such a great cook and baker, and then passed it on to you and your daughters! Happy Mother’s Day!
I appreciate my mom as when my husband was in Vietnam and I was in Calif. my mom sent me a letter every day (this was before cell phones and we couldn’t afford to call each other). I so appreciated the news from home.
HI Darlene, your mom sounds very caring! You are blessed.
The best memory that I have of my mom is that she prayed with me and lead me to Jesus.
Hi Becky, your mom gave you the very best gift ever by passing on her faith and leading you to Jesus. You are blessed.
My mom has always been truly amazing to me and now she’s also truly amazing with my daughters too. She’s been my rock and main advocate since elementary school when I started getting migraines, always being there for whatever I needed whether it was a problem or I needed to come home or to sit with me during lunch because of the noise, or even bring me something to eat. Now she helps me fight for my daughters who also have migraines now.
Hi Joannie, your mom sounds like a very caring and kind person. I’m glad she has been so supportive to you through your health challenges, and now helps your daughter. You are blessed.
I appreciate my Mom for always being there for me.
Hi Kathy, I’m glad you have a mom who has been there for you!
My mom was a pastors wife and my mentor. She is almost 93 and not doing very well. She has always been my inspiration and my best friend. When I married I became a pastors wife also and my mom was my greatest encourager and helper. She has always been there for me and is such a godly woman who loves the Lord and has always been His servant.
Hi Faith, how special that your mom could mentor you as a pastor’s wife. She sounds like a loving and faithful woman.
Although I’m not close with my Mom, the Lord has placed several Godly women in my life whom I love and respect greatly.
Hi Caryl, I’m glad to hear the Lord has given you godly women to mentor and encourage you! That’s a true blessing!
My mom always taught me about Jesus. From the time I was a little girl until now (I’m 50), she has lived a life of quiet strength in her relationship with God. She endeavored to teach me right from wrong at a very young age. She’s done so much for me & my family (I’ve had severe health issues for several years now) & I owe her so much!
I’ve also been blessed with a wonderful mother-in-law!
God bless all Mothers everywhere!
Hi Lori, that’s wonderful to hear how your mom’s faith as had such an important impact on you and your family. She sounds like a wonderful woman. And you are doubly blessed to have a wonderful mother-in-law as well! Happy Mother’s Day!
Growing up, my mom was always sacrificing for us. I always knew I was loved because she didn’t just say it, she showed it through her actions. I try to do the same for my kids now, but I know it isn’t always easy, so I have learned to appreciate it even more.
Hi Cherie, that’s great to hear your mom has been an example of sacrificial love and now you can take what you’ve learned from her and show that to your kids. That’s a blessing!
My Mom taught me & my younger 5 siblings to be honest & frugal. She allowed us to attend the church my paternal grandparents pastored, even though that was not the faith she had been raised. (And, all 6 of us ended up in ministry!) Mom was an avid reader & introduced us to the library and books at an early age!
It sounds like your mom was a wise and caring woman. That’s great she passed on her love for reading to you!
She is a very godly woman, who always supports me.
Hi Karen, you are blessed to have a godly and supportive mom.
Dear Carrie
Thank you for this opportunity and Happy Mother’s Day to you! Your mother, mother-in-law and daughters are so blessed to have such a close knit family.
Your mom’s painting and quilt are just beautiful.
Memories of my mom are so numerous! She is passed away almost 14 years ago…but never forgotten. I always thank God for her…when ever I start missing her.
A sweet memory is going out for a cup of coffee and sharing a muffin together. Oh I have so many!
Another one is (my mother and youngest daughter share a strong dislike for snakes)…I was with the two of them at a coffee shop, when I had to make a phone call (pay phone days!) and as looked over at them, I saw them both make a sour face and knew they were talking about something that had been on the news about a snake…I still laugh at their faces!
One more I remember her always telling my oldest daughter that she was more beautiful then Elizabeth Taylor!
She was a great mom and grandma!
Hi Jeannette, thanks for sharing these fun memories of your mom! She sounds like a very special lady!
My mother was a very patient and kind person who taught those attributes to us by example and learning. She had 6 children one bedridden who she kept at home for his short life. She created a loving atmosphere in our home. She loved to sew and made most of our clothes. WHen we grew older she was very active volunteering in church and community. She left a wonderful legacy of what it means to be successful. She was most proud of us when we were extra kind to people. That impressed her more than how much money we made or our careers.
Hi Judy, your mom has left you a great legacy! Patience, care, and kindness are great gifts. You are blessed.
My mother and my grandmother prayed for us, not only in the past but also for in the future where we live now. So I cover my daughter, son-in-law and their children with prayers every day in the same way. I so miss talking to my Mom, but I know she is in Heaven.
Hi Betty, your mom’s gift of prayer is a wonderful example, and it sounds like she made a great impact on you!
My mother was loving to all of us but she taught me to love the Lord, to pray, and to serve others. She was still teaching 4 year olds in Sunday School two days before she suddenly passed. I had gone to visit the week before on Mother’s Day, and helped in her class. Here she was at 87 sitting on the floor at the level of the kids teaching them about Jesus. I am so thankful for that the legacy she left to all of us. .
Hi Gretchen, what a special memory! thanks for sharing it with us. Your mom was very faithful and caring!
My mom lost my dad at 34 with 4 kids to raise. After remarrying they had 6 kids to raise. She strived so very hard to treat us all equally and make us all feel loved. Sure miss her!
Hi LeAnn, I’m glad you had a loving mom who was caring and kind. You are blessed!
One trait of my Momma’s that I try to emulate for my kids is that I always knew she was on my side! She supported me 100%, was always there for me, and told me she loved me every day.
Hi Kristi, to know you are loved and supported by your mom is a great gift. It sounds like you learned a lot from her and can pass it on to your kids.
My mom is someone who never stops and always gives of herself. She has always stepped in when someone needed her and she continues to do that today.
Hi Dianna, you are blessed to have such a giving and caring mom. It’s a blessing she is still with you and you can celebrate her on Mother’s Day!
My mom was a very loving person. Although she had very little, she always shared what she had with others. I miss her hugs! Now, my 96 year old mother-in-law shares in her own way: she loves to cook for us! I love it!
Hi Lisa, you are blessed to have a loving mother and mother-in-law! Cooking for the family is a very special way to show love.
My mama made me pretty dresses too.
Hi Ola, that’s a wonderful memory. My mom sewed dresses for me too. We were blessed!
My Mama taught me the importance of sending cards to those who are sick, grieving and birthday cards. It’s a habit I continue today. And thank you notes are a big deal too!
Hi Becky, sending cards and letters is a great way to show someone you care. That’s a wonderful quality, and I’m glad to hear you continue doing it.
My mom turns 90 in September. She was a stay at home mom who didn’t learn to drive until I was way past my teen-aged years. Since then she has lived independently without my dad (he passed away in 2003). She raised my younger brother and me and has always been there for us!
Hi Linda, what a blessing to still have your mom around at 90! I hope you have a great Mother’s Day.
my mom loved to cook and bake so she passed that love on to me and I passed it on to my daughter as well
Hi Shelia, cooking and baking for family and friends is a great way to show love. I’m glad you learned that from your mom and continue it today.
My mom has always supported me. Spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially.
Hi Marti, what a blessing to have a supportive mom! Happy Mother’s Day!
My daddy died when I was eight years old, so it was necessary for her to work to support my sisters and me. She still found tine to be very involved with church activities and my school functions.
Hi Bonnie, It sounds like your mom was a strong and faithful woman. I’m glad you had her in your life. Happy Mother’s Day.
I appreciate my mom because she has always been there for me no matter what in whatever situation.
Hi Sam, it’s a true blessing to have a supportive and caring mom!
Thank you for sharing your family photos! You have cute grandbabies! My mom amazes me with her energy. She has grandkids and great grandkids under 10, yet she manages to keep up with them all!
Hi Danielle, What a blessing that your mom has energy and love to share with kids, grands, and greatgrands!
My mother was my biggest cheerleader, always offering unconditional love and support. She demonstrated her love for Christ in her service to others, and she created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in our home. When circumstances necessitated change in our living situation and a return to the workplace after many years as a homemaker, she shouldered that responsibility in order to put me through college. I am indebted to her in more ways than I can count!
Hi Cheryl, it sounds like your mom has shown a lot of love and support as well as putting her faith into action to give you all she could. What a blessing!
Mama showed me what the Love of Jesus is all about by her
actions not only toward us but everyone she knew and to those she didn’t.
Hi Janet, that’s wonderful to hear your mom shared the love of Jesus in actions to you and so many others. You are blessed!
My mother was my best friend. We did so many things together. Our last project was sewing masks for me and my coworkers. She was a bit frustrated that I could complete two masks to her one. Mom made most of my clothing. She taught me to sew, knit, crochet and cook. Mom’s passing was sudden. She has been gone almost four years now and I still think about her daily. I am blessed to have had such a loving mother.
Hi Judy, it sounds like you and your mom had a very close relationship. That’s fun to read about you working together on projects. Happy Mother’s Day.
My mom, Jan, was very patient and loving when I was a child, and continued as I grew up. She taught me how to be a homemaker and mom. Today at 93, she still sews, quilts, bakes and keeps up with her grand children on Facebook. She even texts!
Hi Dee, your mom sounds amazing! You are blessed to still have her with you and have such good memories.
I was blessed to have a wonderful, godly mom who took incredible care of our family. Like your mom, she sewed much of our wardrobe when we were young. I particularly remember the Easter she made matching pink coats for my sister and I and dresses to go along with them. She was often at the sewing machine late into the night, but was always up before us with a smile! She taught me to strive for excellence. She passed when she was only sixty, nearly 25 years ago and she is still missed.
My mom raised 5 kids and still managed to get her Masters in Psychology – serving as an elementary school psychologist for 25 years.
Hi Sue, your mom sounds strong and committed woman. We have 5 kids, so i know how busy you can be with a big family like that.
Hi Joyce, thank you for sharing these memories of your mom. It sounds like you were very blessed to have such a skilling and caring mother.
My mom has been deceased for 10 years. She was a legend within her own time. If I can measure up to her standards of values and morals in which she crawled the crawl, she walked the walk, she ran the race, and danced with her heart. to the dance. THANK YOU MOM!!!!!!!!!!!
My mom’s heart stopped twice when she delivered me, she survived breast cancer when I was 11 years old, and she lived to be 92 years old–but I still miss her every day. Mom was full of energy, had a great heart, and was a solid Christian. I couldn’t have had a better mom. Our first grandchild’s middle name is the same as mom’s. I hope somewhere is the great halls of Heaven she knows she has a red-haired namesake!
Oh I get teary just thinking about my Mom. She raised three out of four daughters as a widowed Mom, worked until her late 70’s
My favorite memories are that she would call me every week during ice skating time to give menthol TV schedule, and make chicken and yellow rice! Oh, how I miss her.
My sweet Mom passed in May 2001. I still miss her every day. She was my best friend and taught me how to live a good life. She raised my Dad’s 1st son, then me and my two younger brothers. She was a loving Christian woman and never met a stranger. She died of heart disease. Her name was Charlene.
I remember most my mother’s unwavering faith no matter what the circumstances. When times were tough she would always say, “The Lord will provide.” He always did.
My mom, who will be 92 in September, was a wonderful mom to her 7 children. And I’m sure we were a trial, there are only 9 years between me and my baby sister. She worked, and showed us that we can have a balanced life. She and dad didn’t start out as Christians, but as I entered my teens, that changed. She is slowing down now, and I’m not as close as my siblings are, but I do get down to see her as much as I can. I love and admire her very much.
My Mom is a survivor. She’s always been a hard worker. She’s a two time cancer survivor and a great role model.
Unfortunately I wasn’t blessed with a loving mom. However, I am a loving mom to my kids and use this opportunity to create a loving relationship with them. I also am very close to my grandmother who is always there for me with a listening ear and wise advice.
Unfortunately, my Mom died of Cancer when I was 4 1/2 and I have no memories of her.
God has blessed me over the years with many ladies I would love to have as my adopted mother.
My Mom taught me to go after my wants but zIwould be held responsible for my choice, good or bad.
She was very independent
My mom was a violinist, but she also sang Christian lullabies to me and encouraged me in the Lord so often. She also helped me get started on piano.
My mom was a delightful paradox. She led our Girl Scout troop where we learned about the history of the Joel Lane House in Raleigh, NC. We had service projects, learned to sew, hiked parts of the Appalachian trail and went river rafting. She knew how to dress up and go dancing, help at the Junior League or start a campfire. She was well mannered and wrote poetry but also bought and learned to shoot a pistol so she could defend us on our camping trips if needled. She became a Christian in her 50’s and dove into Bible Study Fellowship with the same passion she displayed on the tennis court. I miss her Greatly!
I wish I had a good memory of my mother but I don’t have one. My mom had 6 kids and gave us away. She never wanted us.
My mom is so much fun! She was such a fun mom always willing to play with us. She is still such a fun grandma. She makes up games and always will do fun things with my kids!