Happy Mother’s Day Ladies!

Mother - Mothers day
@weemam (13372)
May 11, 2007 3:48pm CST
We had mothers day here in Scotland in March but I know it is about due in other countries soooo This is beautiful!Happy Mother’s Day Ladies! Mother's Day~ Thanks Mama This is for the mothers who have sat up all Night with sick toddlers in their arms, Wiping up puke laced with Oscar Mayer wieners And cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's okay honey, Mommy's here". Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end Soothing crying babies Who can't be comforted. This is for all the mothers Who show up at work With spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their Blouses and diapers in their purse. For all the mothers who run carpools and make Cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T. This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies They'll never see. And the mothers who took those babies and gave them Homes. This is for the mothers whose priceless art Collections are hanging On Their refrigerator doors. And for all the mothers who froze their buns on Metal bleachers at Football, hockey or soccer games instead of Watching from the warmth of Their cars, so that when their kids asked, "Did you See me, Mom?" They could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed It for the world," and mean it. This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids In the grocery store and swat them in despair when t they stomp their Feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the mothers who count to ten Instead, but realize how child abuse happens. This is for all the mothers who sat down with Their children and Explained all about making babies. And for all the (grand) mothers who Wanted to, but just couldn't find the words. This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so Their children can eat. For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" Twice a night for a year. And then read it again. "Just one more time. This is for all the mothers who taught their Children to tie their Shoelaces before they started school. And for all The mothers who opted For Velcro instead. This is for all the mothers who teach their sons To cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot. This is for every mother whose head turns Automatically when a Little Voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know Their own offspring Are at home -- or even away at college. This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to School with stomach Aches, assuring them they'd be just FINE once they Got there, only to Get calls from the school nurse an hour later asking Them to please pick them up. Right away. This is for mothers whose children have gone Astray, and who can't find the words to reach them. For all the mothers who bite their lips until they Bleed when their 14 year olds dye their hair green. For all the mothers of the victims of recent School shootings, and The Mothers of those who did the shooting For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers Who sat in front Of Their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just Came home from school, Safely. This is for all the mothers who taught their Children to be peaceful, And now pray they come home safely from a war. What makes a good Mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips? The Ability to nurse a baby, Cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, all at the Same time? Or is it in her heart? Is it the ache you feel When you watch your son Or daughter disappear down the street, walking to School alone for the Very first time? The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread, from Bed to crib at 2 A.M. To put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby? The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. When you just want to hear their key in the door And know they are safe again in your home? Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug Your child when you Hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying? The emotions of motherhood are universal and so Our thoughts are for young mothers stumbling through Diaper changes and sleep deprivation... And mature mothers learning to let go. For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers. Single mothers and married mothers. Mothers with money, mothers without. This is for you all. For all of us. Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can. Tell them every day that we love them. And pray. Please pass along to all the Moms in your life. "Home is what catches you when you fall! and we all fall."
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17 responses
@mummymo (23706)
11 May 07
Thank you for posting this weemam and just so you know I just about pulled all my hair out teaching the first one to tie their laces for school so with the second I was a velcro school shoe man! xxx
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@weemam (13372)
11 May 07
you could have asked the first to teach the second lol , delegate my friend xx
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@mummymo (23706)
11 May 07
Yeah but the little one would probably have whacked the big one for annoying her! lol When are you coming for a coffee -as long as you are making it! xxx
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@weemam (13372)
11 May 07
I thought your honey was painting and I didn't want to annoy him :) xx
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 May 07
Weemam this is so lovely and it has touched me Thank you for this lovely Friend Love and Big Hugs to you xxx You know where I am
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@weemam (13372)
11 May 07
it has a lot of truth in it pal and thank you for being there xx
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
12 May 07
Yes it has and I am always here for you so please do not ever forget that remember I know when you are not right Love ya xxxx
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@mssnow (9484)
• United States
12 May 07
aw thanks weeman. I know my mothers day wont be like it used to be. With my two older boys away its kinda hard to have a great mother's day But hopefully my youngest son and i can figure out something to do fo mothers day. I hope your mothers day was good too. Happy belated to you. I liked the poem it says it all xxx
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@weemam (13372)
12 May 07
Your boys will still be thinking of you I am sure of that pal , Just have a nice day and spoil yourself for a change xx
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@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
12 May 07
Thank you for such beautiful post. I will copy it and send it to my mom. I know that she will love it. Being a mom is sure a powerful thing. I love being a mom. Happy Mother's Day, (even if you had it in March) lol
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@weemam (13372)
12 May 07
and the same to you pal xx
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@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
12 May 07
I love this poem. It really says it all and encompasses everything there is that is so wonderful, and tragic about motherhood. I will especially remember all those moms who have lost sons and daughters in the war in Iraq or here at home at Virginia Tech. Thanks and Happy Mother's Day!
@weemam (13372)
12 May 07
and the same to you pal xx
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@liyan97 (2127)
• Northern Mariana Islands
12 May 07
Thank you so much for a great post!
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@kathy77 (7485)
• Australia
12 May 07
Hi Weemam, This is very much appreciated for yes we go through a lot as mothers but we do love all of our babies, and they are worth more than gold to us there is nothing that can replace the love of a mother and I would love to wish you also a wonderful Mothers Day and I know that the love that you have shared is so precious to all of your children.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
13 May 07
Awwww...thanks hon. That is beautiful. And so true. Moms are the best. I will definitely be passing this on.
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@tad1fan (3367)
• Canada
17 May 07
This was beautiful wee and no one was left out.....this is going in my 'memory' files....thank you
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@Anniedup (3651)
• Richards Bay, South Africa
12 May 07
A Special rose - A Special rose for all the mothers out there
Oh this is toooo beautiful thank you very much, and so very true, thank you for sharing with the trillion mothers out there, and a special wish for you on Mothers day!
@aprilgrl (4460)
• United States
12 May 07
Than ks for sharing the article. Happy Mother's Day to you too :)
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@raydene (9871)
• United States
13 May 07
Thank you Sweets for the lovely thoughts.I enjoyed reading it.Love to Ross,Jim and yourself...Big hugs too oxxoxo
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@weemam (13372)
14 May 07
I am glad you are feeling even just a wee bit better today pal xx
@Lovett (464)
• India
13 May 07
Hey, that was so beautiful. I bought me mom a pair of earings for mother's day.I told her, I would be goin out to hang around with me boyfriend, n then I went with him, n decided to but her somethin. She was so happy, she kissed me. I felt wonderful. It Was a good day. Wat did u do today? Did ur Son celebrate it with a surprise for u? I would love to be a mother someday just like u wonderful moms.Have a blast!!!!
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@weemam (13372)
14 May 07
We had mothers day here in March and I had a lovely day my 3 sons were hear and it was brilliant , you sound like a very loving and thoughtful daughter xx
@Lovett (464)
• India
13 May 07
happy Mothers Day - Mothers- r our support
I see God, in my mother.N I love mothers(mums of all ages) , cause they r the most caring people in the world
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@Marie2473 (8512)
• Sweden
12 May 07
Here in sweden we celibrate mothers day the last sunday in May every year, so it is easy to remember =) I will most definately buy my mom a gift and a cake, usually I will also buy a giftg for my dad or a joined one for both of them. My mom is not only my mom, she is also my best friend.
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
12 May 07
Thanks weemam. This is very beautiful, and touching. I remember many of those bygone days with my daughter. I'm now at the stage where she's a teen (almost 16), so I can relate to the 'key in the door portion.' God Bless.
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@besthope44 (12123)
• India
14 Aug 10
Thats a great one! Your mom has a proud child like you! God bless!!!