Tribute to mothers/ mother figures who have passed...add yours!

Today on Mother's day, I am greatly missing my MIL. She was a great friend and took care of my kids many times when I was ill. She was always up to attend a recital or game if I just couldn't get there. She and I had many adventures together. I miss her!

My grandmother was a saint. My own mom was not quite up to the task and my grandmother was there for me. She taught me kindness, love, and values. She gave unconditional care. I miss her greatly.

Happy Mother's Day to these women who made such a difference in my life.

Please add your own...I'd love to read about them.

mine tried of that I am sure ... I am also sure she was bipolar ... so really not her fault no one had any idea back then ... never showed any emotion toward me in a positive way ... but was always there for me so all in all she was mom ... gave me life ... for that I am thankful ...

hug your mom today if she is still with us ... forgive her for her faults ... mostly love her ... mine is gone ... you never know what you take for granted till their gone ... happy mothers day ...

My mother is my best friend, my inspiration, a person who reminds me of the great beauty that can exsist in others. She give me faith in humanity when all I see if torment in others. She is grounding, warm, loving and strong. I love her more than I could ever put into words. I admire her, I aspire to be more like her. I will get out of this house to see her today if it kills me. I want her to see me well again....I hope soon.

ThAnkfully Mom Mom and grandma are still here. But I'm sending positive thoughts to all those who have lost their mother or mother figure.

My Mother was 102.5 years old when she passed. She was in full faculties and decided it was time to go. A simple transfusion would have extended her "life" a few months maybe.
She refused.
It was very selfish of me to want to have Her here, just cuz. I love you Mama. I'm sure you are in a better place. God Bless.

I'm glad I made peace with my mom and saw her today. I do appreciate still having her. I could speak volumes of her praises, I could speak volumes of her flaws. She's been a huge part of my life.

My mother has been gone since 2010. I'm glad she doesn't have to deal with my father anymore. (He's gone too.)

My mother passed in 2007 when she was 72. She had 8 children, I'm the youngest. She was a strong, beautiful, kind, loving mother. We were very close. My dad died in 1978 when she still had 5 kids at home. It was hard for her but we always had great Christmases with lots of presents and good food and other very memorable holidays and birthdays.

She came from a very abusive past but when she met my dad when she was 16, he took her away from all that. His death was devastating for her and unfortunately she attempted suicide like 7 times. Those years were hard, but we made it through as a family.

My mom took care of the stray cats in the neighborhood and had a neighbor build them little cubbies in her carport so in the winter, they wouldn't freeze. That's just one example of the numerous kind things she did in her life.

She had a huge garden and her backyard was filled with flowers. She was a hard worker and worked almost until she passed.

My mom was the most generous, kind, loving person I have ever had the privilege to know. I miss her everyday. She will always be in my heart.

my mother is still alive in her 50's.

as I think I mentioned in another thread, she's not in the country anymore and does not want to talk to me, not even look at a picture of me.

while I feel guilty for not making an effert to wish her a happy mothers day, what can I do

she's in africa, she refuses to read any emails from me, you know... it has to work both ways.

I posted a thread recently and 1 of the things that came up in that thread, was to make peace with your mom before she's no longer around, as you don't want things left unsaid (and that happened with my grandfather). he died, and I had so much left to say to him.

in this instance though, if she's not interested in hearing from me, I don't know where to start

My mom passed when I was 9. Every Mother's Day is so hard for me. Just reading this thread is bringing tears to my eyes.

I'm so sorry rx, that must be very hard. My dad passed away when I was 4. That was really hard too. But losing your mom. My heart goes out to you.

My grandmother was my rock. I lost my **** when she passed in 2013. Life has never been the same since and I am still chasing my stability ever since I lost her. She raised me and my sister. She retired when my parents split when I was a little girl to raise us while my mom worked two jobs to support us. She took us to school, picked us up from school, made our lunches, snacks, dinner, etc. As I grew up we fought, mostly through my adolescent years, but I knew I couldn't live without her. And that's pretty much what has happened. I've been a wreck since...
She was a very strong and independent woman. I owe everything to her. She was an inspiration to me and the happiest person you would meet. Although the last year or so of her life wasn't her best, she tried to stick it out. I know she did. But she lived 94 wonderful years to see the birth of her grandchildren and first great grandchild and saw technology grow faster than she could comprehend. I miss her everyday. She decided to go celebrate Jesus' birthday with Him in 2013 and I'm sure she has been partying ever since. I love you grandma. Mother's Day is bittersweet without you.

I was severely abused by my mother. She died in 2009.