Mommy was a hard working lady and tough as nails when she had to be. She had her softness at times. She did not have much education.....too busy having kids , I guess. But she was a smart person. You all know she had eleven kids. No she wasn't Catholic either. LOL. She used to say, "It's a wonder I have my right mind !" Then I would say , "are sure that is your right mind mom? " She could take a joke well. She could dish out as good as she'd get.
Growing up was hard at times. But I always knew mommy loved us. If you still have your mother and your father , give them a hug for me today. Bless you. XO
Oh Susie, my thoughts are with you today. It is hard to lose a parent. Both of mine lived to old age and still it was hard to see them leave. I miss them a lot. I always wish I had one more day with them. Blessings on you today.
ReplyDeleteJudy, Dad has been gone 12 years and mommy will be 10 years gone this Sept....and I still feel like it was yesterday some times. I guess we never get over the loss. Thank you for your kind words. xoxo,Susie
DeleteYou do look like your mother! The anniversaries can be difficult. I know that you have your happy memories to carry you forward. Eleven children! Each one of you was a diploma for her.
ReplyDeleteThank you Vee. I know mom did her best to keep us on the straight and narrow path .Bless you, xoxo,Susie
Deleteyou do look so much like her, both beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laurie, you are so kind. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteMy parents have been gone for a long time. Our relationshipwas not the best... You must've had a wonderful childhood with all those brothers and sisters to grow up with. Your mama sounds like a wonderful lady. I'm sure you miss her.
ReplyDeleteMissy, Our childhood wasa rough one, too much drinking and fighting...but as our parents aged things calmed down ..but you know it takes a lot for a child to not love their parents. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI just got off the phone with my mom and dad, we chatted for about an hour - I miss them when they are in Florida for the cold months! Happy Birthday to your sweet mama!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I am glad you still can talk with your parents. It would be nice if you could visit them during your cold months. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
Deleteawww, Susie...here I am,an olden woman of 78 and I still miss my mama and daddy every single day. I guess we never forget them or get too old to miss them....I sure did have a good mom and dad...your post is a fine tribute to your mother.
ReplyDeleteBJ, I just think we never get over losing our parents. The sharp ache can ease, but that longing stays.One more hug and I love you...you know. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteWhat a lovely tribute to your mother! I miss mine everyday! Good advice...hug your parents that are still with you! Hugs Susie!
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DeleteBetsy, I made a reply and messed it up...gee..I will always miss my folks. I advise everyone with their parents still around to hug them tell them you love them . Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteYour love of your mom, and your understanding of her, shines through your beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteThank you. At times life was rough...but it takes a lot for children to not love their parents. I loved mom and dad and still do. I miss them both. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteYou look so much like your dear mother my friend. Sending you hugs today, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane. I miss mom everyday...but certain days are harder. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteSusie that was so sweet. Growing up in a large family has it's challenges. My mother in-law came from a family of 12 and she was one of the older ones so she had to help out a lot. It's a hard life to raise that many kids! I live quite a ways from my mom so I only see her when we make special trips. She's 93 and a bit senile- but she makes us laugh. When I see her I always tell her I love her and hug her. My Dad passed suddenly in 1991. There's no more chances after that. Bless your mom in heaven!
ReplyDeleteLiz, I was the oldest daughter in our family...so yes you are right, the older ones do so much. I was always like another mother to the young ones. I am glad you still enjoy your mother when you do get to see her. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteYou do look like your mother. I do too. When I start to forget what my mom looked like, I look in the mirror and she is looking back at me. Anyone who still has their mom and dad here are earth are blessed indeed. I'm looking forward to seeing my parents again in heaven.
ReplyDeleteKathy, Some times I wonder how many of us really look like our moms. I see it in my friends. Especially my neighbor who lives in Florida. I hope people who still have their parents give them extra hugs.Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThinking of your momma on her special day, remembering mine, knowing how blessed we were.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, You know if we remember the love and it can out weigh the bad stuff...we are indeed blessed. Hugs to you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteBeautiful post! 11 kids! That's pretty special!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, Big families are not easy...the older ones end up being the care takers of the little ones. Those darn brats. LOL. I know in all the craziness that mom loved us and wanted us to grow up to be good. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteGreat post, Susie. No matter how old we get we still miss our mothers. My mom's birthday was in September and she would have been 102. She has been gone for almost 35 years. Who ever expected to be saying that? Seems like yesterday. We were blessed to have loving mothers..Judy
ReplyDeleteJudy, My mom would have been 93...she's been gone 10 years this coming Sept. Some days it seems like just yesterday. I think we will always miss them. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteI'm sure your Mom enjoy this!...)JP
ReplyDeleteThank you JP. Mommy and I could always make each other laugh. I will say having a sense of humor will take a kid a long way in live. You just can't be too thin skinned. Blessings to you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteOK you made me cry !
ReplyDeleteI miss my Mom so much and felt like an orphan when she died
When your young like is so good because we have all our loved ones with us and around us,then when we "grow up" seems like life gets harder and as we mature we start loosing our family yo death
Oh well this is life's hard lesson.
I try to tell me daughter and son in law while there kids are all home (4 ) it's the best time of their lifes even though it hectic
grandma Jan
OK you made me cry !
ReplyDeleteI miss my Mom so much and felt like an orphan when she died
When your young like is so good because we have all our loved ones with us and around us,then when we "grow up" seems like life gets harder and as we mature we start loosing our family yo death
Oh well this is life's hard lesson.
I try to tell me daughter and son in law while there kids are all home (4 ) it's the best time of their lifes even though it hectic
grandma Jan
Eleven kids! Wow. Was that fun most of the time? I think it would be, but it was hard enough with just three. I miss my mom, too, but as you say, I see her in the mirror and I constantly do things that she did. I would love it if I could give her a big hug and just sit and talk for a while.
ReplyDeleteSusie, your mom sounds like a wonderful woman. I loved reading about her. And I miss my mom so much as well. Our moms were both tough as nails, as you put it, but had a softness at times too. Strong and soft is a very good combination and the best way to be, in my opinion. Thank you for sharing with us a bit about your mom.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri
Susie, your Mom was beautiful, just as you are...inside and out. xxx
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