Honoring your Mother on Mother's Day

[Janice]

What are you doing for your mother on her special day? My mother is deceased, so I'll have flowers sent to her gravesite. I can't go there, never could. Maybe someday.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers here. :)

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[Pitooey]

Thank you Janice. :hug:

As for me I will be going to visit my mother who is beridden. :( It's very sad to see her this way but I will go and spend Mother's day with her and my daughter will go with me.

[catlover79]

I bought my mom a T-shirt and an angel figurine (plus a card) for Mother's Day. I think she'll like them. :cool:

[treky]

my mother is still around, and we're (the entire family that lives in the area) having our annual Mothers Day brunch for her and my mother-in-law at my brother and sister-in-laws house that afternoon.

[Dragonflies]

I am going to go visit my mom's grave(she died when I was 4), and maybe the grave's of my grandmother's(both of whom were like mother's to me)

[MickeyMac]

I will go see my mother Sunday and get her a nice gift. In fact I know just what she'll dig.

[steevo]

^ I will get my mother a gift and take her out to breakfast before church.

[comedyfreak]

I am going to go visit my mom's grave(she died when I was 4), and maybe the grave's of my grandmother's(both of whom were like mother's to me)
My Mom died 3 years ago, so I don't celebrate this holiday anymore.

[sunshinefizzy]

I will make her a card just as I always have. She is planning on having her family over for a cookout that day so I guess that's a present to herself.

[80s_Fan]

What are you doing for your mother on her special day? My mother is deceased, so I'll have flowers sent to her gravesite. I can't go there, never could. Maybe someday.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers here. :)

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My mother died five years ago; she is here at the house, it's still hard everyday not to have her around anymore :(

[MrCleveland]

I will see my mom this Sunday. I may not have any money to get her a gift, but I will be reading scripture at my church on that day.

And though they make the scripture ahead of time...what good Bible verses are good for the mothers?

[Family Ties Forever!]

I'm not exactly sure, but I think we're going to dinner on Sunday. My mother, my mother's boyfriend, my sister and I. I got my mother a card and a cd for Mother's Day.

I mailed my bestfriend a Mother's Day card. :) I have been giving her a Mother's Day card every year since 1997. She has two biological grown kids. In my mind, I like to think of myself as her daughter. :)

[Stuck In The '70's]

My Mom died 3 years ago, so I don't celebrate this holiday anymore.
Me neither. I used to buy her eclairs every year. She loved them. Now I dread the day. I haven't visited her grave in about 5 years.

[Family Ties Forever!]

My heart goes out to those whose mother's have passed away.

[Retro4Life]

My mom has been gone just about five years now. Like some of you, I don't celebrate anymore, but I do remember, and I cherish the memories I have and my own fortune at having such a wonderful and loving mother.

[Dragonflies]

Going to my mom's grave actually makes me feel closer to her. I don't remember much about her since I was so young when she passed, so it's actually helpful to me.

[catlover79]

I will see my mom this Sunday. I may not have any money to get her a gift, but I will be reading scripture at my church on that day.

And though they make the scripture ahead of time...what good Bible verses are good for the mothers?
Proverbs 31 is a good one. Try that and let me know! :cool:

Proverbs 31:10-31 (New International Version)

10 [a] A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

31 Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

[Fleet]

Not doing much since my mother has dementia and is mainly bedridden. Both of my brothers will be stopping by the house, though.

[Janice]

Going to my mom's grave actually makes me feel closer to her. I don't remember much about her since I was so young when she passed, so it's actually helpful to me.
I'm glad it's helpful to you; and also sorry you lost her so young. You both missed out on so much. It's very sad.

[Janice]

Me neither. I used to buy her eclairs every year. She loved them. Now I dread the day. I haven't visited her grave in about 5 years.
Like you, Sonny, I can't go to graves. My parents and my sisters are in the same cemetary. I'd have a breakdown if I went. It's a personal decision. My father used to go to my sister's gravesite every Sunday, while my mother was like me and couldn't go.

You and I have talked about our Mothers, and how they both loved eclairs and Angels. And how we both lost them the same year; 2002. They live on in our hearts. :heart:

[Stuck In The '70's]

Like you, Sonny, I can't go to graves. My parents and my sisters are in the same cemetary. I'd have a breakdown if I went. It's a personal decision. My father used to go to my sister's gravesite every Sunday, while my mother was like me and couldn't go.

You and I have talked about our Mothers, and how they both loved eclairs and Angels. And how we both lost them the same year; 2002. They live on in our hearts. :heart:
My youngest sister is worse than me. She has never visited my Mom's grave at all. My Mom is buried halfway between where I live and where she grew up so it's about a 90 minute drive. It's just not easy to get there and all I feel when I go is sadness. The first couple of years my Dad and I would go there on Memorial Day but he hasn't gone in a long time either. It is just so hard. I am so sorry what you have gone through Janice. I just can't imagine what it's like for you. 2002 was a very bad year for both of us. You are right though. They will always live in our hearts.

[Retro4Life]

Every person is different. I had an inspiration once and said that grief is like snowflakes; no two are the same.

I visit my family's graves every six weeks or so (I live about 13 miles away). When I still lived in my hometown, I walked over to visit my Mom and Dad every night.

It is always hard but it's good to get things out, and I sure do. For me it's good to have a physical place to go to grieve, but honestly, I don't think I need one. I can think of my parents or brother anywhere, at any time.

Anyway, my best to all of those who know the pain of being apart from their beloved mothers. We all go on but life is never, ever the same again.

[Family Ties Forever!]

I hope everyone has a nice Mother's Day.

Every person is different. I had an inspiration once and said that grief is like snowflakes; no two are the same.

Anyway, my best to all of those who know the pain of being apart from their beloved mothers. We all go on but life is never, ever the same again.

That's true. Everyone's grief is different. Some people can handle going to the gravesite while others can't. I don't think I would be able to handle it. I don't think I could ever visit the grave where my great-grandpa/great-grandma are. Also, I wouldn't be able to handle it when my mother passes away. I believe if I ever were to try to go and visit my great-grandpa's grave that I would start to cry and be unable to stop.

I apologize, I am in no way mean to hijack the thread.

[Retro4Life]

I hope everyone has a nice Mother's Day.



That's true. Everyone's grief is different. Some people can handle going to the gravesite while others can't. I don't think I would be able to handle it. I don't think I could ever visit the grave where my great-grandpa/great-grandma are. Also, I wouldn't be able to handle it when my mother passes away. I believe if I ever were to try to go and visit my great-grandpa's grave that I would start to cry and be unable to stop.

I apologize, I am in no way mean to hijack the thread.

You didn't hijack the thread at all. I appreciate your comments, and I'm sure the others do, too. Thank you. :)