a tale of tails, tenacity, and tedium, as told by me, usually barefoot and bellowing

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Yesterday...

was Mom's birthday.  She would have been eighty-three, young for today's standards.  After all this time, I still miss her.
Mom loved flowers,
gardening,
quilting,
and
all of us.
I hope she is proud of me,
I never really knew.

23 comments:

Rob said...

In my experience mums are always proud of their children even when sometimes they don't deserve it so I'm sure your mum would be the same.

T. Powell Coltrin said...

You must have felt loved to have loved your mom and to miss her. Where there is love, there is pride for our children, I believe.

Nice remembrance.

Melissa said...

Mom's are always proud of us, no matter what we do. I'm sorry about your mother though.

Sunny said...

A lovely tribute to your Mom. I'm sure she would be proud of you.
☼ Sunny

Judy said...

you never really knew...but I suspect that you know in your heart...

Country Gal said...

I miss my mum as well ! and my dad ! of course shes proud of you ,look at all you have and what you have done in your life !
They are always with us !

Judy said...

Have you noticed that women of that generation seemed to like marigolds, zinnias, roses...Monday would have been my Grandmother's b'day...she would have been...hhhmmm...111...guess that's why she's not here...and Mom's been gone since 1986......we miss them forever, don't we...

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...

Of what I know of you, if you were my daughter, I would be so proud and thrilled to call you not only daughter but friend. You are so sweet to do this tribute to your Mom....proof is in the love. The Olde Bagg

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Oh sweetie, ya know she was proud of you...how could she not be??? Where there is a mother's love you find a mother's pride. I bet she's lookin' down at you right now bustin' her buttons tellin' those around her...that's my girl!!!

What a lovely tribute to your dear Mama, wonderful pics too but what else is new??? Heeehehe!

Enjoy your day girl and may it be filled with warm fuzzy blessings!!!! :o)

LindaG said...

I'm sure you're mom is quite proud of you. I bet she smiles down on you every day. ♥

Rudee said...

I'm sure your mom was proud of you. Sending you hugs.

Empty Nester said...

I know she was proud of you!

Golden Eagle said...

I'm sure that your mom was proud of you. :)

Helen said...

I`m sure she was proud of you. The flower photos are beautiful.

Grammy said...

I too think she is very proud of you. You have so many wonderful quality's.

An English Shepherd said...

I am sure she is :-)

Wizz

Jules said...

I agree with Nezzy. and from your photos I'd say she rubbed off on you in big, good way. :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

Farmchick said...

Lovely pictures....they go great with your post. Your Mom loved you...she was proud of you...they go hand and hand.

Stop by a for visit.

carolina nana said...

Sounds like your mom was like mine, she really never showed any emotion at anything I did so I never knew if she was proud or not. I came to realize that she might be hardening me up to face the world and I have to admit my skin is very thick. I always think back to Johnny Cash's song called " A boy named Sue".
Have a blessed day.

Ellie Garratt said...

A lovely tribute to your mum, Gail. She would be be very proud x

Far Side of Fifty said...

I am sorry..some people are not real forthright with their feelings..and it is difficult for them to show their emotions..perhaps she was one of those women.
I am sure she loved you..how could she not love your sweet spirit:)

Pat said...

How could she NOT be proud of you? But she was of the generation to not speak of such. You'd have to know by her actions.

Unknown said...

How very poignant.How important it is to tell our children how much we love them, how proud we are. It doesn't matter how many people tell you that she was proud of you - you need her to tell you.Reading this short, sweet post has brought a tear to my eye.I am sure that your own children know exactly how proud you are of them and that is something good.My dad never told me he loved me and I make sure my children know how much I love them every day.You are certainly a woman well worth being proud of. xx

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