What Does Mother's Day Mean To You?

[chosenbyone]

Sister Falla,

I must tell you that your story of your mother was one of the best stories I have read about mothers. I wept reading the love you expressed through your writing and I thank you so much for sharing with me and others here on AFF.

I pray that your Mother's Day will be filled with the honor, respect and love that you so richly deserve, sweet sister.

Your friend,
chosen

[chosenbyone]

Originally Posted by Margies3

Now let me tell you about some Mother's Days that happened before 2006.

There were many years when Mother's Day was the most painful day of the year for me. We were going thru infertility treatments, trying everything doctors knew for us to have a family. And then watching people who had no business being a mother - who abused or neglected their children - get all kinds of accolades just for being a mom.. Those wer painful, painful Mother's Days. If you know someone who is in the middle of infertility treatments right now - please reach out to them this Sunday!!!

And then there was the year before we got to bring our oldest son home. I spent Mother's Day taking my nephew for a special day. After we got back to my sister's house, we were sitting on her porch swing. Ricky was 2. He was on one end and I was on the other and we were swinging high, when the chain broke. My leg was under the swing when it crashed down. Broke my ankle in 5 places. Shattered my heal. This was definately NOT my best Mother's Day.

So, yep, I think that this Sunday will be the best ever. I have 2 sons now. That in itself makes it a day to celebrate! PLUS we still have Walt with us. What more could anyone ask?

We're having a party to celebrate!!!!!

Sister,

What a wonderful testimony you have and what a blessing it was to read the goodness of God in your life. Enjoy your husband and those boys.

Many blessing to you and your family.

[Scott Hutchinson]

My Mother is the one who taught me about manners.
My Mother taught never to be a criminal ,I have been in trouble with the police ,see she told me if I ever got trouble with the police and went to jail I'd have to stay there.
Also my Mom taught to always taught me to wear matching clothes and look presentable when going before the public.
My Mother is still around but she has parkinson's disease. I call her regularly and visit her when I can.

[chosenbyone]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

My Mother is the one who taught me about manners.
My Mother taught never to be a criminal ,I have been in trouble with the police ,see she told me if I ever got trouble with the police and went to jail I'd have to stay there.
Also my Mom taught to always taught me to wear matching clothes and look presentable when going before the public.
My Mother is still around but she has parkinson's disease. I call her regularly and visit her when I can.

Brother,

Sounds like your mother raised a fine, gentle man with a heart for God. I'll be praying for your momma.

Thank you for sharing today.

chosen

[Scott Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by chosenbyone

Brother,

Sounds like your mother raised a fine, gentle man with a heart for God. I'll be praying for your momma.

Thank you for sharing today.

chosen

I love my mother very much we don't agree on Religion though she is Baptist.
But I don't argue with Momma.

[chosenbyone]

I have so much enjoyed reading what all of you have shared on this thread. I have read every story and have wept reading about what your mothers have meant to you.

There is something that happens to a person when you face your own mortality. Life seems so much precious to me at this point. For many years, I was estranged from my mother and it was the major source of sadness that blanketed my life. I looked at holidays as nothing but a sad reminder of my loses. I dreaded each and every one for I would spiral into a depression time and time again.

Mother's Day in particular was very painful for it only reminded me of my mother's rejection. As a child, being rejected by your mother, I would say is one of the most damaging things that could happen. I had some great women in my life that helped raise me, but they weren't my momma.

In late 1990, I moved back to Texas determined to find my momma. She had remarried and didn't have anything to do with her family, which made the search that more difficult. But God was good and faithful to me and after nearly a year of searching for my momma, I found myself face to face with her. It was something I always wanted, but reality brought a different reunion than I had dreamed.

There were many hurdles that made it difficult for us, but we persevered and the walls that prevented us from sharing our lives slowly began to crumble.

I can't say that we ever got to the point of the mother-son bond that I've witnessed in others, but we were friends and I was her confidant. The cruel twist of fate was the day my mother confirmed to me that she had early onset of dementia. I was there for her and watched as she slowly became just a shell of a person. I remember as the disease progressed that I got so angry with God that after all those years of not having my momma that He would allow this to happen.

It was one of the most difficult things to go through...losing my momma once again. I haven't seen my momma in almost two years now. The last time I saw her it broke my heart for there wasn't anytime during that visit that she recognized me. Before during my visits, I always would hold her and talk to her waiting for just that small space in time that I could see the fog lift from her eyes long enough for her to know that her son was loving her. What I want most while I'm living is for my momma to once again know me and to know that I love her.

Tomorrow, my momma will turn 67 years old and I plan on driving up to Trinity to see my momma. There is a sense that I may not see my momma again for my health is failing. I know that God can heal me on this earth, but if by chance He doesn't, I need to see her.

My desire is to see my momma and for her to see me one more time. Momma never excepted the plan of salvation though I tried many times to win her to Christ. I don't know where my momma will spend eternity, but tomorrow I just want one minute to hear her tell me she loves me.

Thank you all for sharing such beautiful reflections and stories about your mothers for it has given me the strength and determination to see my momma again. I can say that I had several good years with my momma and for that I am so thankful.

I love you all and appreciate each and every one of you. Enjoy and treasure your mothers this Mother's Day.


chosen.

[Scott Hutchinson]

chosenbyone hang in there ,I feel for you.Thanks for your honesty my friend.

[Margies3]

Chosen, your post made me cry More than any other, you've touched my heart. I can't even imagine being abandoned by your mother - and for that, I thank the Lord.

Go and hug and hold your mother one more time while you still can. Even if she doesn't recognize you, she will still feel your love wrapping her tight. Give her that gift. I have a feeling that giving her that gift will be the best thing that you could do for you. My prayers will go with you as you travel to Trinity tomorrow.

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by chosenbyone

I have so much enjoyed reading what all of you have shared on this thread. I have read every story and have wept reading about what your mothers have meant to you.

There is something that happens to a person when you face your own mortality. Life seems so much precious to me at this point. For many years, I was estranged from my mother and it was the major source of sadness that blanketed my life. I looked at holidays as nothing but a sad reminder of my loses. I dreaded each and every one for I would spiral into a depression time and time again.

Mother's Day in particular was very painful for it only reminded me of my mother's rejection. As a child, being rejected by your mother, I would say is one of the most damaging things that could happen. I had some great women in my life that helped raise me, but they weren't my momma.

In late 1990, I moved back to Texas determined to find my momma. She had remarried and didn't have anything to do with her family, which made the search that more difficult. But God was good and faithful to me and after nearly a year of searching for my momma, I found myself face to face with her. It was something I always wanted, but reality brought a different reunion than I had dreamed.

There were many hurdles that made it difficult for us, but we persevered and the walls that prevented us from sharing our lives slowly began to crumble.

I can't say that we ever got to the point of the mother-son bond that I've witnessed in others, but we were friends and I was her confidant. The cruel twist of fate was the day my mother confirmed to me that she had early onset of dementia. I was there for her and watched as she slowly became just a shell of a person. I remember as the disease progressed that I got so angry with God that after all those years of not having my momma that He would allow this to happen.

It was one of the most difficult things to go through...losing my momma once again. I haven't seen my momma in almost two years now. The last time I saw her it broke my heart for there wasn't anytime during that visit that she recognized me. Before during my visits, I always would hold her and talk to her waiting for just that small space in time that I could see the fog lift from her eyes long enough for her to know that her son was loving her. What I want most while I'm living is for my momma to once again know me and to know that I love her.

Tomorrow, my momma will turn 67 years old and I plan on driving up to Trinity to see my momma. There is a sense that I may not see my momma again for my health is failing. I know that God can heal me on this earth, but if by chance He doesn't, I need to see her.

My desire is to see my momma and for her to see me one more time. Momma never excepted the plan of salvation though I tried many times to win her to Christ. I don't know where my momma will spend eternity, but tomorrow I just want one minute to hear her tell me she loves me.

Thank you all for sharing such beautiful reflections and stories about your mothers for it has given me the strength and determination to see my momma again. I can say that I had several good years with my momma and for that I am so thankful.

I love you all and appreciate each and every one of you. Enjoy and treasure your mothers this Mother's Day.


chosen.

Dear Brother Chosen,

Tomorrow as you travel to see your dear Momma I will be praying that

God will grant you a special time with her. I know God sees the desires of

your heart, so delight thyself in the LORD and He will give you the desires

of your heart. Whatsoever you desire, when you pray, believe you receive

them and you shall have them. Brother, I believe with all my heart you have

made yourself right in the sight of God. This is something we must all do if

we have not done so already. God is so merciful and gracious to us because

we are His people. He made us and He cares for us. He sees us inside and

out. May our wonderful Father give you a day of rememberance with your

dear Momma, in Jesus Name!! Also a safe trip to Trinity, Tx and back, in

Jesus Name!! Your Mom is my age and I have a son your age!!! So I can

relate somewhat!!!LOL!! I pray you and your Mom's spirits and minds will

be renewed tomorrow, in Jesus Name!!

Blessings,

Falla39

[ILG]

I have a good Mom who loves me. Mother's Day means good things to me. I love and appreciate my Mom!