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| Some of my favorite mothers, from the left back row: My Aunt Donna, my grandmother Marilyn, my Great-Mother and Father, my mom Paula. In the foreground, starting from the left, my cousin Angie, my Aunt Judy and me, as Batwoman |
Happy Mother's Day to you all! I wanted to take this time to thank all
of the moms in my life for all of the gifts that they have given to me. I don't show my sappy-side too often, so thanks for indulging me.
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| My Grandma Marilyn with her mother and sisters. My grandma is the tall one second from the right. |
To my Grandma Maryilyn, who gave to me the gift of gifts. My
grandma was forever spoiling her grandchildren with week-long trips to
Florida and Myrtle Beach. She loved giving us a vacation-like childhood.
I believe she took great pleasure in watching us enjoy ourselves,
knowing that her hard work as a nurse practitioner could provide that
for us. She and my grandpa Eddy even had the first pool in all of Roann,
Indiana put in their backyard so the fun in the sun never had to end.
She is missed by all that knew her.
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| My Grandma Marilyn and my Grandpa John with their children, starting in the middle going clockwise: my Aunt Lottie, my Uncle Keith, my Aunt Donna, my mom |
My Aunt Donna is a mother to four incredible children who all happen to
look just like her. There she is on the bottom right. My Aunt Donna
give me the gift of gregariousness. She is the most social person I know and people are drawn to her friendliness and humor. Such a sweet gift.
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| My mom, circa early '60's. After she got this pixie cut, her older sister Lottie was so embarrassed that she told people mom had her hair cut this way because she was joining a nunnery. |
Oh, my mom. She has given me so many gifts they are countless. So I thought I'd share some of my faves. My mom has given me the gift of humor.
I think my mom is one of the silliest and funny people I know. I
remember as a kid all of my girlfriends loved my mom the best, which
drove me nuts! They always wanted to be around her and her goofiness.
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| Mom and company. |
One of my favorite gifts my mom have given is the gift of encouragement.
My mom is my biggest cheerleader. She is always encouraging my choices
without question. When I began discovering my own style in high school,
she always applauded my uniqueness. I have never felt my mom be anything
but beyond proud of me. And what more could a person ask for but a mom
that loves ya unconditionally?
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| My mom in the early 80's graduating with her nursing degree. |
My mom has also shown me her gift of perseverance. She had me at
an early age but still graduated with a nursing degree. She's had some
curve balls thrown her way but has always come out much happier and
stronger. She goes on these 30 mile plus bike races at the drop of a
hat. She is someone that I admire and love so much.
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| My mom's older sister, my Aunt Lottie, circa mid-80's |
My Aunt Lottie has given so many the gift of reading. My Aunt
Lottie is an English teacher and was mine twice when I was in high
school. It's a rare occasion to actually see her face as it is usually
behind a book. I remember writing stories as a kid and she would read
them to the family with such enthusiasm, always encouraging me to write
more. She still encourages young writers today.
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| My Grandma Rosie, my dad's mom, playing the slide guitar. |
My Grandma Rose gave me the gift of craft. More than anyone else,
I believe I have her to thank for my desire to create. She showed me
how to embroider and cross-stitch. We spent summers days on her porch
working on our needlepoint and summer nights in front of the telly doing
the same. I even remember us taking our work out on the boat when her
husband, my Grandpa Hobe, took us fishing. I think of those times often
when I am in my sewing room.
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| My Grandma Rosie with her mom. |
A silly memory I have of my grandma was when I was a kid and she
decided to dye her hair Marilyn Monroe blonde. When we came over to
visit, I cried and cried, not recognizing her and wondering where my
brown-haired grandma had gone off to.
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| My hubs Mitch with his mom, circa early 80's |
My mother-in-law has given me countless gifts. Her biggest gift to me is the gift of faith. I also love our shared interests, like our love of all things antique, crafty and artsy. She is so considerate of her family and tries so hard to make us all feel welcome and at home whenever we come to visit. I love spending time with her...she's been one of the many perks of marrying that freckly kid on the right.
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| Me, my brother Kris and mom I hope you all have a wonderful Mother's Day. Don't forget to thank all of your mother's for their gifts to you. |
