I have enjoyed reading about your mothers! Mine was on the narcissism continuum so there were some problems, however, she was smart, well-read and instilled both a love of nature and of art in me, which has enriched my life.
Interestingly, and I can't tell just anyone this, but a friend of mine who discovered (at mid-life out of the blue) medium-ship abilities, called me a couple of months after her death with a most healing message. It was, "Your mother wants you to know that she is now her best self."
My friend was also able to describe the death bed scene in exact detail. She added that my mother was enjoying learning and found her new realm incredibly interesting. Good to know....right?
Oh, and, I couldn't find it but I read an article yesterday that said that Elon Musk listens to conservative radio and is most concerned about the "woke" movement and now considers it the biggest threat. 😳
just popping in to wish @jeanne-mayell a happy Mother's day. Jeanne, you are the mother of this community, and I hope you know how much we all love and appreciate you! ❤️ 🌹 🌺 🌻 🌼 🍓 🍾 ❤️
It’s complicated with my mother. Lots of ups and downs which I won’t go into.
One incident though that is a strong memory.
I was in my 20’s and was flatting. I needed a new flatmate so had advertised for one. One of the replies was from a guy who said he worked for the police and in the conversation I said he would be trustworthy then. He came for an interview and it’s the first time in my life that when I opened the door and saw someone I had a shock feeling that there was something wrong.
Politeness took over and I invited him in. In the conversation he looked at my fireplace where a vase of flowers were and said I think a body would look better there. My thoughts were shit what do I do now but politely replied I prefer flowers. Then the phone rang in the hallway, I answered and it was my mother, she said I felt something was wrong, boy was there, so she suggested tell him the flat is taken and stay on the phone. I politely told him sorry the room is now taken and luckily he left. I have never loved my mother more than for that phone call.
With all the ups and downs with Mum just before she died she did say I had been good to her which helped the complicated journey we had been on.
Regards to all
Matildagirl
@lawrence Ah, how lovely! When I was little, my mom would sing "Wake up, Kathy bird" in the morning. She also read books to me every night. A nurturing mother is everything.
@jeanne-mayell Sadly .... not good ones. My mother laughing and regaling her friends with glee telling about something that she would do that would make me cry and tell her at 4 years old " you are not my real mom.... my real mom... my real family ... is going to come get me one day....you will miss me when I am gone" I was blessed however that her mom, my Granny, gave me unconditional love that allowed me to survive my upbringing. Granny still comes around and gives me signs. There ended up being 6 deer right there in the backyard virtually on my door step... they stayed for about 40 minutes browsing. I definitely received their message and it was such a blessing 🙏🏻💜🪽🙌🪽💜
Thank you for tagging me! What a great prompt.
My mom came in to school for my second grade Halloween party. I was dressed as a black cat. I think she might have brought some homemade baked goods. I was so proud. She also sewed me a gypsy costume one year. There are gypsies in our lineage. I have always felt an affinity for gypsies even before learning that about our family.
When my father died, my mother, ex husband and I were with him. When he faltered at the very end she ran to get help. When she returned he was gone. I asked her if she was upset that she didn't get to say goodbye. She said, "If you were the last thing he saw then I am happy. You were a wonderful daughter to him." That's my mom. Never selfish, always giving. I adore her.
I saw my mom last weekend. She is doing well, has a best friend she loves there. I am grateful to still have her here at 92 years old. She knows who I am.
This has been one of the best Mothers Day of my life. My daughter reached out again with a text this morning. Last night's anxiety turned into today's calm contentment. I am grateful.
@lovendures Thank you! My precious Granny my first ex jealously called her. Because, yes... she was ... very precious to me. 🙏🏻💜🪽💜🙏🏻
Wasn't really sure where to post this bit thought sharing it here was best.
I stepped out the back door to set a quart of water in a green mason jar to make moon water on this Full Flower Moon night. I closed my eyes, wrapped my hands around the jar setting my intentions and when I opened my eyes ... there was a heavily pregnant doe standing not 6 feet from me!!! Staring straight in to my eyes!!! I talked softly to her and she flickered her ears but did not leave ... just listened and looked. I continued to talk softly to her and then slipped back inside to grab some baby carrots for her . I stepped back out and she was still there... had not moved. I continued to talk to her... to tell her she was safe here and I thanked her for coming to see me. I poured the baby carrots on the ground between and she delicately stepped forward and munched them up, blew her breath softly across my face , then turned and glided away across the yard in to the increasing dusk falling. I felt immensely touched and blessed and somewhat stunned by the beauty of the encounter.... still amazed and trying to determine what her message was. I just had to share this here with my "family" 🙏🏻💜🙌💜🙏🏻