Sunday, May 10, 2009

Things about my mom


Today is Mother's Day. My mother died four years ago. She's had a long life. Like most lives, some of it was good, some was exceptional and some of it was troubled. But today, I'm remembering the good and exceptional things about her.

I remember her intellect and how she had a keen interest in so many things. She was the one who encouraged me to pursue science. She was the one who taught me that learning is a life long pursuit.

I remember her handwriting. She had a beautiful script. It stayed the same in all her letters with the spelling and grammar meticulous.

I remember her sense of humor. She appreciated a good laugh and was mischievous in a way that few knew about.

I remember her love of flowers. She knew all the shrubs and trees and taught me to appreciate the iris in the spring, the roses of summer, the maples in fall, and the hollies in winter.

I remember the stories that she told to me. She brought the past to life in a way that was comforting. She told me about ancestors in a way that made them real to me.

I remember her spunk. She was a small woman that my father and I towered above. Yet, she could stand her ground in a regal way that made her seem very tall. She had presence and charm.

I remember her love of me. She laughed with me, she listened to me, she encouraged me, she stood by me, and she taught me.

Thanks Mother for all of it.

25 comments:

  1. "M" is for the Million things she gave me...."

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  2. What a wonderful tribute to your Mom. It made me teary-eyed.

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  3. What a fine post. You do her proud.

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  4. This is lovely Syd. I hope your day today is bright and beautiful.

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  5. Nice tribute to what sounds like a beautiful woman.

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  6. I think that your mom is proud to know how you touch so many people's lives in such a positive wonderful way. Thanks Syd.jeNN

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  7. This is my second Mother's Day spent without my Mom, and now I feel a bit strange and awkward on this day. But, like you - there are still many things to be grateful for. Thanks for that reminder.

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  8. The word 'meticulous' struck me as something that she passed on to you. Enjoy the day.

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  9. Awwww Syd, beautifully written! And I thank your mother for bearing a wonderful son. Wish I had a mother, who has so many things to give to me. xx

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  10. Thank you for sharing about your mom. There is nothing quite like the relationship between a mother and son. I have two sons and hope that they remember me like you remember your mom. What a tribute--i know she is smiling today.

    Namaste

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  11. This is an absolutely wonderful post. It is so well-written and beautiful to read. Thank you for sharing with us. It is lovely.

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  12. Beautiful tribute....loved reading it. Your mother was a special lady.

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  13. Great posting about your Mom.
    I have an award for you on my blog.
    And Yes I miss my Mom as well.She passed away in Sept 2003.

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  14. What a wonderful post and a very nice tribute.

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  15. She sounds like she was quite the lady Syd, how blessed are you to have had HER for your Mom!

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  16. A lovely post - thank you for sharing her and you...

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  17. A beautiful post, Syd.

    The not-well-known mischievousness runs in my family as well - my grandmother and great-grandmother always had a sneaky silliness.

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  18. she sound like a lovely mother. some of those things have rubbed off on you i believe...

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  19. Your mom sounds like she was a real sweetheart, Syd.

    Thanks for sharing her with us.

    Love,

    SB

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  20. Beautiful tribute, Syd. Thanks for sharing.

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