With Mothers Day fast approaching I wanted to share my mom with you all. She was born in 1918 in Ohio. I don't really know how the family got to Illinois but her journey to the small town of Oquawka Illinois was one of great adventure I am sure. When mom was a young girl the family lived in the deep south.... in or around New Orleans. She use to tell us stories of her in the cotton fields toting a long bag for pickin cotton. She worked all her life.... As the family moved up north mom did all kinds of work I am sure, but the work I remember the most was that of a farmers wife.... working in the fields, driving a tractor, and being mother to 6 children. As the farm work ended she had to find work doing whatever she was good at and that was cooking. My mother was one of the best cooks ever. She could look into an empty refrigerator and come up with a meal fit for a king. She worked in a hospital and then at local restaurants in the area of our home town.
My mom was an Irish lass... kind hearted... would do anything for anyone. She loved a good joke... and loved her family with every fiber of her being. She was like a mother hen the way she protected us kids. Mom was just a big kid at heart.
As the years went on mom retired from her work..... and enjoyed her grand children. Mom's health began to fail and many obstacles including Alzheimer's took their tole on her. Mom has been gone now for many years but I can hear her voice in my ears all the time.... singing her little songs and coming up with her little quotes that would role off her tongue like silk. She had a saying for everything. She always had a smile and always made us smile.
I honor my Mother ..... my friend... my role model.... the person who made me who I am. Love you Mom!!!
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You write very well about your mother ... I even feel like crying ... My Mama's not with me for a long time, but she is in my heart.
Well, this was a tear jerker for me. I just lost my mom Dec 10th, she was 69 yrs old. I miss her so, so, much. I had always dreaded the day but didn't think it would come so soon! The world is a little different when your Mother isn't in it any more. Happy mothers day to mom and to you.
Cathy
We never know when it will happen.... I see so many not appreciate their parents. I wish I could have one more day.... sorry for all your loss ladies....
Happy Mothers Day to you too.
Bless You
Maggie =)
Oh Mags---what a dear story about your Ma---you will always hold a piece of her in your heart---she sounds like an amazing woman who raised an amazing family---why heck--she had you and you my dear are a keeper!!!
Thanks for stopping by to see me---I am in great anticipation for you and your new shop--I am proud of you and the go-get it attitude that you have---Betcha I know where THAT came from--LOL--Love ya Mags!!
Oh thank you sweet Renee... You are just a dear. Love Ya.
Blessings Mags =)
I enjoyed reading about your amazing Mother and how dear she still remains in your heart. There is no love that matches the love we receive from our mothers. Mine has been gone for 6 years now. I still miss her so.
Thank you for sharing yours. :)
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