Backstory
This tribute to moms was first written in 2014. The enthusiastic response to this story made it a favorite, often featured in May. This year, the ode to motherly magic is more relevant and deserved than ever. Kudos to the biological moms, the grandmothers acting as moms and all the women accepting maternal duties and privileges, for whatever reason. This tribute is for you.
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Moms and the Calamity- #287
This show is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors . . . and for all the mom who froze their buns on metal bleachers at football or soccer games so they could SHARE that magic moment with their kids.
This is for the mothers who yell at their kids in the grocery store, and for those who count to ten instead. It’s for the moms who go hungry, so their children can eat. For those who read “Goodnight, Moon” twice a night for a year . . . and then read it again, “Just one more time.”
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their shoelaces before they started school . . . . and for all the mothers who opted for Velcro instead. This show celebrates the moms who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot. This for the mothers who gave birth to babies they’ll never see . . . .and the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes.
This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when a little voice calls “Mom” in a crowd, even though they know their own kids are at home …. or away at college . . . . or have their own families.
Mom is the one who provides a soft landing – no matter how old her children are. Thank goodness moms come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Thank goodness moms are there.
P.S.
By now, moms are tired. They have comforted, encouraged, entertained and sympathized with disappointment for weeks now. Your efforts are helping every family member to make it through, Mom. It may not seem appreciated now, but in the future, when they look back at this time, they will remember your courage, determination and resilience. Even when things get tense, you manage to regroup and endure. You are awesome.
[Show #287]
I was blessed to have a mother that will always be my best friend here and beyond the grave. We nursed together, shared theater together and she taught me wisdom far beyond my years as she was born in 1904 and I in 1952. I loved this post because so many mothers in impoverished nations never have enough milk to feed their children or enough food for their children. Just like Mary giving birth to Jesus. No matter what religious background we have or have not, we all had a mother.
Sounds like you and your mom had a rare and delicious bond. How fortunate for you both.
One of your best! Ever! I love it and ask your permission to print it, to share with people I know who are very elderly, alone, and, for one reason or another, do not have access to technical devices. God Bless Moms.
Absolutely have permission to send this or any story you see or listen to here.
Wonderful story Annette! I love receiving your posts. Sorry I don’t stop long enough to let you know how insightful they are. But I’m letting you know now! Take care, and I’ll look forward to seeing you again at Tale Tellers in St. Augustine.
Thank you, Mary Lee. You all are often thought of and always loved.
Love hearing from you, Mary Lee.
Thanks Annette. I have forwarded this to my daughter Susan. She is amazing! She has her two young sons and homeschooling them besides taking care of things on the farm. Thank you for this re-posted message for moms. Hope you and Bill are safe. Praying. Blessings and hugs
Cathie – Be glad to add Susan to our list of Sunday story recipients. Send me an email and we’ll do it. Hope you both enjoy this year’s rare and unusual Mother’s Day.