To all my readers and blogger friends who are moms, this is your day and I wish you all a very happy mother’s day.
I would also like to thank the most amazing lady in my life, my mother. Up or down, thin or flush, she has stood by me and saved me from so many terrible things.
During my teen years, I made so many poor choices that when I look back today, I am truly surprised I’m still alive to talk about it and have no doubt it’s all because of her. I can only imagine the nights she sat up crying and praying for me back then. Although I did not appreciate her efforts back then and even snubbed them, my heart overflows with love and gratitude for my mom today.
I’ve got to tell you…it totally amazes me how she carried us through after Daddy left. She worked her fingers to the bone to make sure we had everything we needed and there wasn’t a Christmas nor birthday when we didn’t get exactly what we wished for. Even more amazing was that she was so savvy with money that she managed everything on her own with no child support, no handouts, no government assistance…nothing but hard work!
Mama carried such a heavy load. I remember the many evenings she would come home tired and worn from a hard day’s work, only to cook dinner and keep a good home for us. She worked from sun-up to sundown and as much as we wanted to help her out, she wouldn’t let us, preferring for us to use our time to study instead.
She worked long hours at a difficult job, cooked, cleaned, did laundry, yard-work…even fixed things around the house, the lawn mower and changed a tire on the side of the road when we had a flat on the way to school one morning. The many things she did were consider a man’s work. On top of all that were countless doctor’s and dentist’s appointments, Girl Scout meetings, trips to Grandma’s and family get-togethers. She did a job for both parents!
When I was seventeen years old, I made the decision that I was done with school and I was dropping out. Being exhausted from the daily bullying I had long endured, it was the only thing I felt I could do to preserve my sanity.
Although I knew that my mother would emphatically object to such a decision, I mustered up the courage to tell her during supper. I simply told her “I’m not going back.”
“What???” She asked, raising her voice.
“I’m not going back. I quit.” I told her.
“Like hell you’re not!” She objected.
I just shook my head.
“I’m not going, Mom! And that’s that!” I insisted.
“Oh, yes you are! You’ll go to school if I have to drag you there, kicking and screaming! You are NOT going to let them cause you to be some dumb dropout! I won’t allow it!” She demanded.
My mother and I bickered about it throughout the entire evening until I finally agreed to go.
Today, I thank my mother for holding firm. No matter what I threw at her, she didn’t back down and kept me from doing something, which could have had negatively affected my future. Because of her resolve, I went on to graduate and continue to an eventual college degree. I could never have done it without Mom. Although we had a turbulent relationship during those years, I now sing her praises every chance I get. I have nothing but honor and respect for her.
No matter how many disagreements we may have, nor how much we may fuss, I will always love her and be there for her, just as she has always been and always will be for me.
Mom, words can’t express how truly grateful I am for your patience and resilience. I’m who I am today because of you. Know that you are truly special in the eyes of not only your children, but so many others. Words nor actions can never tell you how much I love you! I could never be half the woman you are!
“Her children rise up and call her blessed” Proverbs 31:28
Happy Mother’s Day, dear Cherie. This is an amazing post.
Thank you so much, dear! Happy mother’s day! 💖🌺🌷🦋
Happy mother’s day 🌺
Thank you so much! 💖 Happy mother’s day!
Today, I thank my mother for holding firm. No matter what I threw at her, she didn’t back down and kept me from doing something, which could have had negatively affected my future.”
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother I can’t imagine the pain. You’re in my thoughts and prayers, Lance! ❤️ And thank you for your link!
Thank you Great Friend Cherie
You’re most welcome! 😊🤗
Great post, Cherie! I am sure your mother is looking down and smiling.
Thank you so much, Michael! 😊🤗 She’s still around fortunately. I’m going to see her in a few hours.
Sorry, I got the impression she was upstairs with my mother. Enjoy your time
You’re okay, Michael. 😊 And thank you.
Ah such a beautiful tribute and look how you have shone a bright light on bullying. Mum helped there! She was there for you. Lovely.
Yes she was and I couldn’t be more grateful! Thank you so much, Sandy! 💖🌺🌷🦋 You don’t know how much this means!
A very beautiful blog Cherie !!!
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Keep smiling
Thank you so much Devang! 💓 I sure will!
Happy Mother’s Day, Cherie. Your Mum sounds like an amazing woman. I can understand why you are so grateful to her. And what a fantastic role model too. She must be so proud to see you now as the kind, caring, intelligent woman that you are. I think it’s common to have a sticky patch in our relationships with our mothers as we grow up, but as we get a bit older, we can see everything they’ve done for us in our lives. Where would we have been without them? I know I feel that way about my Mum, too, even though she’s not here with me anymore. Have a wonderful day, Cherie 💜💟💙💐
Thank you so much, Ellie! This means so much! 💖🌺🌷And I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother, I know you miss her so much. Know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers! 🙏❤
Cute picture ❤️
Thank you so much, Susie! 💖
Greetings for a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, 🌟🌟🌟!
Thank you so much! 💖
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Aum Shanthi
Thank you so much, Shanthi! 💖
Happy Mother’s
Day With SMiles
Dear Cherie☺️❤️
Thank you so much, Katie. 💖
Pleasure☺️
I am not a mom, but (like you), I have an amazing mom … today I’m thankful to celebrate this day with her – an amazing super woman with the softest and caring heart I have ever know!
Oh, this is so sweet! Thank you so much for telling is about your sweet mom. We wish her a very happy mother’s day! 💖🌺🌷🦋
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Thank you so much! 💖
A great tribute to your mother. Thank you for sharing.
You’re most welcome, Molly! And thank you fornyour sweet comment! 💖🌺🌷🦋
Happy Mother’s Day 🌷
Thank you so much, Laleh! 💖
🌺🦋🌹 Oh what a beautiful tribute of the memories you share with your mother Cherie. 🙏🏼 It’s as they say, a woman’s job is never done. Your dear mother is truly an amazing woman. You are so blessed to share your love and appreciation with her today. Always tender, loving and nurturing. Evidently you take after her ladybug! 🐞😊🤩 Enjoy your precious day my friend. Allow yourself to relax and step away from the computer for a while. 🖥 You earned it my friend! 😍💋😘💖🍹
Awww! Thank you so much, Kym! 💖🌺🌷My mother is definitely amazing and I couldn’t be half the woman she is. I cherish her! You’ve told me a lot about you mother as well and she sounds so much like mine. I wish I could’ve had the chance to meet her. I know that your mom was amazing too. So, with that said, I wish you mom a very happy mother’s day in Heaven. I have no doubt that she’s looking down and smiling on you, proud of the little girl she raised and followed in her footsteps- proud of the amazing lady, writer, and poetess you’ve because. 💖🌺🌷🦋 Sending you truckloads of love! 💖💞💖💞💕
love your story and kind tribute to your mom Cherie. HMD to you!!! 💖💖
Your mother sounds absolutely remarkable. Happy Mother’s Day to you (and to her)!
Thank you so much! You don’t know how much I appreciate this! 💖🌺🌷To know her is to love her!
Happy mother’s day Cherie!❤️
Thank you so much, Joy! Wishing you also a happy mother’s day! 💖🌺🌷
Your mom sounds like an amazing woman, just like you, Cherie! Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you so much, Dawn! 💖 Happy mother’s day to you as well, sweetie! 💖💕💞
A very Happy Mother’s Day to you! Your mom sounds amazing!
Thank you so much, Valerie! 💖 Happy mother’s day to you too, sweetie! 🌺🌷
Happy mother’s day to all 😁🌟✨🌹🌺🌸🌷🌻🌼💐
Thank you so much! 💖 Happy mother’s day to you too! 🌺🌷
Happy mother’s day. It’s a great post. 🌼
Thank you so much, Akriti! 💖
A very Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Thank you so much, Teddy! 💖 This means a lot!
I admire you cherry ♥️💋
Happy mother’s day Cherie!🙋♀️⚘️❤️
Thank you so much! 💖
Great tribute to your Mom, Cherie. Praise God for mothers. Mine passed away in 2019 but she lives on in our memories. I hope you had a happy Mother’s Day too.
Thank you so much! 💖 This sure means a lot!
I Love You 🧓❤️ Mom
Wonderful post. Our mothers, our life.
Absolutely, Benjamin- they are! 💯 Thank you so much.
HPpy mother day
Thank you so much! 😊
This is late but Happy Mother’s Day, Cherie! 🌷🌹🌼💐🌻
Thank you so much! 😊😊😊
Mothers are indeed best gift😊
Absolutely they are! 😍🥰
Period!!!!!
Woww!! How beautifully designed this article 🥰… happy day 💗🌷
Thank you so much, Nandhana! 💖 I love my mom so much!