On Mother’s Day I must say thank you:
- Thank you to my daughter, my first born, who made me a mother and a mother of a daughter.
The legacy of love and responsibility that my mother gave to me came from her mother, who was called Mother with a capital M by my family members. Until she passed, Mother’s house was a place where the family gathered every Wednesday to share a meal, swap stories and gossip, celebrate birthdays and milestones, and love each other up.
Now the motherhood torch has passed to my daughter who is doing an incredible job of mothering my granddaughter, a step-son and a teenager she recently adopted. It is always one’s hope that you’ve passed on to your children good things – values, habits, love and well-being. Amber has taken those and gone further with them. She is an outstanding Mom, more mature and organized than I was when I embarked on the motherhood journey. I am so proud of her.
My message to my children on this Mother’s Day is that I love you. When I pass – and I hope I am writing these words years before you’ll have to follow my advice – please don’t mourn me by tending a graveside, crying and feeling sad. Honor me by:
- Remembering how I liked to dance and dancing in my honor. You can dance alone or get dressed up and go out to a nightclub like I loved to do. Just dance!
In other words, celebrate me by celebrating life – live your lives as fully as you can. Do not waste time mourning.
I love you, Amber and Cy. Thank you again for making me a mom, your mom. There’s been no greater honor in this world!
I love your passion, Candelaria. You have so much to give — love, wisdom and comfort. And you are doing it NOW, when it really matters.
Today I feel unexpectedly sad because I miss my mother who died almost 20 years ago. If I could turn the clock back, I would do so much more for her when it was still possible.
Thank you for reading my blog on a special day for you – one of the most loving mother’s I know.
I am sorry that you are missing your mother so on this day. Perhaps your sadness will ease and you will be able to remember all the good times you and she shared. I know she was proud of you.
Loved that letter. It is so real. Thanks for sharing it.
You’re welcome. Thanks for reading it and leaving a comment.
Amazing post. Just amazing. My eyes filled up. Something tells me your children will fulfil your wishes because of the Mother you are. There is nothing better than to see our children happy, loved and fulfilled. Your daughter sounds wonderful, that is some torch you passed on.