Saturday, May 12, 2012

Happy Mothers' Day

       Happy Mothers' Day to all Moms and in particular those Moms who follow my blog. On this day I hope you find appreciation, admiration and love from those you care so much about. I also hope a few treats and kind treatment are thrown in to your day. 


      I am fortunate to have had two Moms. I had my Mom for 34 years and one month. I had my step mom for 30 years and 5 months so it was close to 65 years. I can say that I was fortunate.


     My Mom was born in 1914 and died in 1973 at age 59. My Mom had a very hard life as she married a farmer and she was not from the farm. The farm was primitive so water came from rain barrels in the summer and blocks of snow which melted in a barrel beside the stove in the winter. Clothes washing was a difficult and long chore. The little house they had was cold. To complicate matters she had three children in two years and two months. There are many things my Mom did for us because she loved us . Mom usually read to us before we went to bed. The four of us would snuggle into the bed and be completely engrossed  in the story she read. When she was finished we went off to bed. My interest in birds comes from my Mom. Yes, she got angry once in a while and freaked out but then most people do. My Mom cared very much about us after we left the house. When she got daughter in laws she welcomed them to her family and was proud of them. Grand children were a bonus to her. 


    I got my step mom in 1975 and she died in 2005. We were adults when we met her and had an adult relationship with her. She did care for us and welcomed the grand children. She was very astute as when my Dad was nearing nursing care she talked to his four sons and had us on her side. Then she could say to my Dad, "The boys say..." It worked like a charm.


    So I feel fortunate that I had two Moms who first of all put up with me and also loved and cared about me.

31 comments:

  1. Happy Mother's Day to all our moms, here and in the Great Beyond. Thank you for this, Red.

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  2. Mothers' day has been observed for a long time but somehow it takes me a long time to catch on to the significance of it.

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  3. they sound like very special women. :)

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    1. They had challenges but did what they had to do quite effectively.

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  4. Mother's Day began here in Grafton, West Virginia I'm proud to say.
    It sounds like you had two very special Mothers.
    I am blessed to still have my Mom with me and we will celebrate together tomorrow.

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    1. Didn't know exactly where Mothers' Day originated. Thanks for letting me know.
      I hope you have a great day today.

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  5. Happy Mother's Day. You were fortunate to have two wonderful mothers in your life.

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    1. I was fortunate...especially with the stepmother. sometimes it doesn't work very well.

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  6. Yes, it does take a long time to get the significance :) Happy Mother's day! Lovely post Red.

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    1. Somehow or other our brain just isn't ready for some things. I lived away from home starting at age 17 and certainly missed some of what was passed on.

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  7. What a beautiful tribute to your 2 moms. I am blessed to still have my mom - she turns 81 this June - and I enjoy the relationship I have with her. Thank you for the story and the Mother's Day wishes. My 3 sons will be here this afternoon, families in tow, to cook for me. I am looking forward to it!

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    1. Let me tell you the longer we have parents the harder it is to let go.
      Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  8. Red thank you for sharing your Mom's with us, they both sound like they were fantastic ladies! Have a wonderful Sunday, and thank you for the Mother's Day wishes.

    Cheers.

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    1. Rather interesting that they had us for different stages of our life. the step mom could only treat us as adults as that's when she first met us.

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  9. Beautiful memories. I met my birth mom, it didn't go well. My adoptive mom was terrific. Mom died on Mother's day weekend, 2006. So did my hubby's mom in 200, before I met him. Weird coincidence.
    Greetings from Cottage Country!

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    1. Good that you met your birth Mom as there were probably some questions answered. My daughter met her birth Mom and they have a good relationship. They are only 1 years apart in age.
      I hope you had a wonderful day today.

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  10. A lovely tribute to your two Moms Red what lovely interesting life you shared with each. Very Nice

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    1. Yes each one was very different for a number of reasons but very good.
      I hope you had a wonderful day.

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  11. Thanks. and thanks for visiting Hiawatha House.

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  12. Wonderful recalls..especially the reading part. My Mother always thought books were a waste of time..you were lucky to have two wonderful Moms! Happy Mother's Day to your other half:)

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    1. There were other things like reading that were done for us in Mom's busy life as well.
      I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday.

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  13. You were indeed very fortunate, Red. My mother is long-gone and sadly missed.

    Mother's Day was spent with my older boy (younger one was working) who I'd not seen since Christmas and I'm not sure when I'll get to see him next. He's on his way to Cold Lake, Alberta tomorrow for at least a 4 year posting. Sigh!

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  14. Nice tribute to your mum - and indeed to all mums everywhere. Bless em all

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    1. When you start writing on this topic , it's pretty hard to stop at one post.

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  15. This was very beautiful and you brought tears to my eyes! You also gave me a warm feeling in my heart. Very well said.


    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

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  16. Hey Linda, I didn't want to make you cry! Thanks for the compliment.

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  17. What a beautiful and heartfelt post Red. Both your moms must have felt very lucky to have you in their lives :-)

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    1. Well, I'm not so sure that I was Mr. Nice. They supported me but I did not always return the benefit. It's taken me a long time to come to terms with things like Mothers' day.

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  18. Red, what a great look back to see your moms in this grateful way, I hope my sons will remember me this nicely too. :-)
    I enjoyed a nice Sunday as my younger son who is 8 years old was eager to show me his love and make a happy Mother's Day for me.

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  19. I think it's really great that kids can be included in something special for their Mom. I did not do that as a kid.

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