MOTHERS DAY WISHES
If we asked the question what is a mother, there would be quite a few different answers, though most would be filled with love.
I have found some that I would like to share:
"A mother is someone who loves unconditionally and places
the needs of her children above her own, on a personal level, and not only with
words, but also actions."
"A mother is someone who loves you and who cares for you in every way. She sits down and listens to what you have to say."
"Mother is the woman who raises you, who is there for you to hold and comfort you when you are sick or hurt, the woman who laughs with you, who cries with you, who loves you, even when you aren't exactly lovable, for whatever reason. This is a "real" mother."
"There are many descriptions of the word mother, and many are applicable. Only those with "closed eyes" can't see that there are many meanings to "mother." A person who gives birth is a mother. A person who raises a child is mother. A person who loves and cares for a child is a mother."
"Being a mother is the hardest job in the world!"
Each one of us who has a mother with Alzheimer's, or has lost a mother to Alzheimer's, or any other illness, know that they will always be our mother. The love they feel in their hearts for us, whether they can express it or not, will always remain.
As my mom drifts further and further away and our roles have reversed, it is a privilege for me to love, cherish and care for her as she had done for me. I myself am a mother, I know so well that being a mother is one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs in the world!
Please take a moment and reflect ,with a smile on your face and joy in your heart, of how lucky we are to have had our mothers. This disease might have stolen them from us, yet not all the love that they have showed us.
Although my mom most likely has no idea what Mother's Day means, I want to share with her all the love I have in my heart for her, today and forever. For all the other mothers I wish you all a very Happy Mother's Day.
MY MOM MY HERO book is dedicated to my mother and yours.
Available on Amazon & Kindle & Audio.
http://www.amazon.com/Mom-Hero-Alzheimers-A-daughters-bittersweet/dp/0615773982/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389797650&sr=8-1&keywords=lisa+hirsch
Beautiful - thank you! ~Barb
ReplyDeleteBeautiful just like you!
DeleteThis is simply beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. My friend's mom, who was like a second mother to me growing up, has Alzheimer's.
ReplyDeleteHi Sunshine, I'm sorry to hear about your friends mom who you were so close to. All I can say Is just love her for who she is. Hugs Lisa
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. With Mother's Day approaching, these are all great things to think about and remember. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren....maybe everyday should be Mother's Day !
DeleteBeautiful words, Lisa! Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteAnd to you too.
DeleteHugs, Lisa
Hi Lisa
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. I am only reading it now because I knew I would not be able to read anything from your blog around Mother's Day and May because this was my Mom's birthday month. You can put into words what we all feel. You have such a gift. As for Mother's Day I was never lucky enough to have children but Mom gave me the ultimate gift of allowing me to mother her in her last years of this journey and for that I will always treasure. I hope you and your Mother had a beautiful Mother's Day. Hugs Carol
Hi Carol,
DeleteOf course mom did not know that it was Mother's Day yet like you every day we have loved our mother's whether it is Mother's Day or not. I know that your mom was so very proud of the daughter she raised. xoxo Lisa\
Beautiful words, Lisa! vissit here
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