I was going to do a post on "The History of Mother's Day", there is an abundance of information and loving stories about good moms then I got to thinking, what about all the kids now and past who's mother was/is less than perfect? And they still turned out well.
I remember a very miserable childhood. Never remember a kind word or praise, remember being hungry and dirty almost everyday - although I didn't know at the time I was dirty, the kids at school made sure to tell me. One of my grade school teachers sent a note home saying "her hobby is being late for school." Well - how do you expect a first or second grader to get themself and brother ready for school if you don't know how to tell time, don't even know if we had a clock. You wake up -get your sibling up - get dressed and start walking. All that matters is we made it to school.
I know, all this is starting to sound gloomy - right? Wrong! I could go on and on but the question is "how do you celebrate Mother's Day with this kind of history with mom? It took me years to resolve my issues and still working on others. Here is my list of seven - what to celebrate:
* Getting born - could have ended up - you know where!
* Didn't get sold into slavery - after all who was going to do the cooking, cleaning and babsitting.
* You learn to be strong and independent. Never gave up on yourself.
* You learned to be the parent that you wanted. Sometimes your kids may take you for granted. Do they know how lucky they are to have you?
* Your mom finally wake up and try to make-up for your childhood misery.
* Your mom did ask for forgiveness for the deeds of her youth and ignorance.
* You became a better person and an asset to society. Don't you feel the pride?
That's my list. Now that you have my list, make a list of your own concentrating on all the good things that came from your experience.
Next, if your mom is alive, contact her and tell her you forgive her, she has proably already punished herself over and over - Time To Let Go, then release all that has haunted you about your relationship. Believe me, you can still have a great life together.
If your mom has past, why not hold a private memorial with a picture and candle, tell her what's on your heart, then release it with love. You will feel better and positive changes will begin to take place in your life.
Finally, for the Great Moms, make sure you tell your mom in words and deeds how much you love her and appreciate her. Although mom know you love her, there is nothing like hearing it and the actions behind it. Your chance is now.
I'd like to get your e-mail or comments about your mom.
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