Mother, May I?
The second Sunday in May we always celebrate Mother’s Day in the USA. As a child, I knew we honored my Mom on this day, but until I had children of my own, I didn’t realize the deep rooted significance.
Growing up on the farm, my Mom was a stay at home mom. I thought that was normal procedure in most homes, but I didn’t realize until much later just how lucky my sister, brothers and I were. She worked hard every day making sure we were fed, the house was clean, the chores were done, and she still managed the never ending supply of laundry four kids accumulated daily. Much of that laundry was hung out to dry, day in and day out……oh, how I loved the smell of our bed linens after a day in the fresh country air.
My Mom wasn’t the picture you might imagine for a farmer’s wife, she always seemed so glamorous and beautiful to me. She was a lady through and through, and it was important that her children were well-mannered and polite. Going to church every Sunday was a must, no questions, no complaining…..it was a given. We knew, even though Dad handled most of the discipline, it was under Mom’s direct order.
She was a fabulous cook and baker and knew how to entertain like no other. People always rave about her famous blueberry muffins, which she still makes today. These muffins are a staple at any family gathering.
Her laughter is contagious, and when she, my sister and I get rolling, watch out…..there’s no stopping us. She is one of the most dedicated and disciplined people I know. She is giving, caring and a wonderful friend, that will bend over backwards to make sure everyone is comfortable.
Mom, I can’t thank you enough for all the things you have done for me that I didn’t realize how important they were, or the significant role they played in my life, until later. Thank you for your wonderful example of dedication and discipline; but mostly Mother, may I……thank you for giving me the gift of life and loving each of us. You will always be the cherished matriarch of our family, I love you.
xoxox……Sheryl Beth