Mother’s Day was this past weekend. Although time didn’t work in my favor to get a post together, mothers aren’t forgotten.
This is my mother. She learned her English by exposure, thus everyone noticed her Italian accent. Her strength was her kindness and her hands … that is, she could cook and sew with the best of them.
My mother died much too young … a month shy of her 59th birthday back in 1987. However, I was lucky to have someone else.
This is my mother-in-law (MIL). Like my mother, she grew up during the depression, thus those times influenced her. Like my mother, my MIL was genuinely kind and cared about people … and always supportive of my wife and I. She and my mother were very close to the same age, but she lived much longer.
My MIL passed away this past December, so this past Sunday was new to me as it was the first Mother’s Day I exclusively relied on memories.
a very beautiful tribute to both mothers who had such great influence in your life, Frank. i like what you wrote about your mother’s hands and both women show genuine kindness from their photograph. lovely post. have a wonderful week, Frank.
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Sun,
Simply two delightful women. Many thanks!
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Your last line really touched me. I, too, have only memories to rely on for my dear MIL, but I’m blessed to still have my mother around. Hope your day was good. My boys treated me well. 🙂
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Carrie,
Sunday was a bit different. Knowing it wasn’t easy for her, I didn’t asked my wife about her mother until Monday, but she said that staying busy helped. Cheers to your boys treating you well … and greetings to your mom as well!
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Yes, those sad milestones. We are all lucky to have had the various mothers who’ve touched us through our lives and helped to shape us. Lovely tribute to your two ladies, Frank.
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Elyse,
Well said …. and thanks.
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Such a wonderful tribute, Frank.
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Thank you, Cathy!
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A lovely tribute to two wonderful moms in your life.
May they both continue to rest in peace.
{Hugs}
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RoSy,
As you know, peace is a wonderful thing. 🙂
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A great tribute–thanks for sharing. Memories are powerful and can help us feel like our loved ones are still with us!
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Patti,
Memories are powerful … and hope they carried you as well on not only that day, but everyday.
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How lucky you are to have had two lovely mothers.
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Debra,
Very lucky!
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A wonderful tribute to two women who you obviously cared a great deal for
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Al,
Thank you … I was lucky to have a good substitute since 1987, but this past Sunday was different.
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I can imagine how difficult it was. I still have my mum, so it I can’t say I understand.
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Oddly, it’s more difficult today than on Sunday! 🙂
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Possibly because you have had more time to think about it
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True … especially because we stayed busy on Sunday.
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Yes, keeps your mind active
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wonderful tribute to a beautiful two mother, memories are great always dear Frank. Thanks and Love, nia
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Nia,
Thanks for the kind words.
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It is wonderful you had such a lovely mother-in-law.
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Catherine,
Absolutely agree!
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Lovely tribute, Frank. I know how you feel. I lost my mother and mother-in-law within a few years of each other. I miss them, but this Mother’s Day was special because I learned to include them in happy ways rather than thinking about loss.
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Robin,
Oh yes … happy memories are they way we carry them everyday. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Frank, this post is such a lovely homage to two women who were so dear to you.
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Lame,
Thank you. I tried to keep it simple, and it seems to work. 🙂
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I am a fan of less is more. This post nailed that.
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Thanks!
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Let’s just call it Mother’s Day week. Lovely tribute you wrote in memory of both important mothers in your life. I grew up with a father with an accent and still remember how he said certain words. Priceless memories in the precious things.
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Georgette,
“Mother’s Day Week” justifies my lateness … and you made me laugh! Glad to know that you also had the pleasure of not being far from the boat.
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How fortunate to have had two beautiful mothers, Frank. Such a heartfelt tribute. Your ‘Mother’s Days’ will always be filled with wonderful memories…
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Marina,
Thank you. Memories are a powerful and good thing. Meanwhile, I’ve been listening to waltz music, so all the wonderful comments were getting to me a little … so I changed the mood to tango!
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🙂
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Oh what a beautiful tribute Frank to these wonderful women, your feelings show in your writing. Memories are a beautiful thing ~ here is a toast and a nod to these two Mothers!
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Mary,
Thanks for the wonderful comment, so consider our glasses clinked!
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Cool
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Your last line was very touching, evocative of a life of loving memories remembered and made. I am sorry for your recent loss Frank, this past Sunday must have been difficult for both your wife and you. I hope you were able to share your memories with love and peace.
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Val,
We stayed busy on Sunday, so all was well. I intentionally didn’t say anything to my wife about it until Monday. For me, today (answering comments) was more difficult than Sunday.
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Jim,
Outstanding!!! …. and thanks.
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I just stumbled upon your blog.. Very nice posts about the two women that meant so much to you
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Gee,
Welcome!!!!! … My Categories list shows that I cover a wide-variety of topics. One thing for sure, this is a very respectful place. Thanks for stopping by … and hope you return. After all, the next post (in a matter of minutes) has a reader participation challenge.
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Oh, what a lovely post, Frank. Love that you had a wonderful mother-in-law, and a great mother, as well. Just sorry that you’ve now lost the former and lost the latter so soon.
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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Kathy,
Life has various finalities … and Sunday was dealing with a new one. Thanks for the kind words.
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A lovely tribute to your beautiful mom, Frank. It must have been very sad not to have here with you this Mothers’ Day.
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Sylvia,
Many thanks … We were OK on Sunday … but it hit me more on Tuesday when replying to comments.
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I really have to remember not to read your blog at work.
It was a wonderful tribute to Mom and also to your mother, Frank. I too kept very busy on Sunday as a very good friend on mine took me to see The Jersey Boys and then out for a nice dinner downtown.
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Kathy,
I thought something short for both of them was fitting … after all … neither was about attention. Glad you enjoyed Jersey Boys … and see yo soon!
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