I wrote this post last year for Mother’s Day. Hope you enjoy it.
Ma passed away several years ago at the age of eighty-seven. I never called her mom, mother, mommy–just plain old Ma.
She lived her life with a glass half-full, didn’t complain about not having the luxuries of others, and worked until she was seventy-one. She could plant a seedling and it would shoot to the sky like the Jolly Green Giant. Her instincts for colors and decorating would have put her at the top of an interior design class.
She never had to throw out a meal (like me) because she turned everything into a chef’s delight. Nothing went to waste–ever. Her cakes and desserts were moist to the taste, and a pot of Maxwell House Coffee sat hot waiting for the next visitor.
Ma taught us children about loving God, sharing, putting the needs of others first, and how to penny pinch. Being frugal was a lifestyle, wastefulness a no-no, and living by principles the only way to survive.
She called most every night before her bedtime to make sure the family was safe. This went on until she passed away.
Ma would stop by with flower shoots, decorating tips, and usually something we needed.
One year, she gave me some buttercup flowers to plant. For those who don’t know, they spread like wildfires. But I dare anyone to remove a buttercup from my yard.
This Mother’s Day I look upward to thank Ma for instilling the right stuff into our lives. And, maybe, we can view the world through her eyes.
Ma’s Buttercups
Happy Mother’s Day!
What a lovely written testament to your mother. I’m sure she is proud of all of her children and looking down from heaven and smiling telling everyone how proud she is of each one of you.
Parts what a great tribute to your mom .Have a great Mothers day .You have 2Beautiful Daughters who love you unconditionally .You Rock as a Mom And as a person. Thank you for being inspirational to others .Love Rose 🌹🌹
Thank you, Rose. Have a great day. Stay safe. Pat 🙂
Thank you, Shannon. What a nice note. Stay safe. Pat 🙂
You had a wonderful mother and her influence passed down to each generation. You are blessed.
Thank you, Deb. My mom was special. Have a great Mother’s Day. Pat 🙂
A wonderful tribute to your Ma Pat! She also passed those wonderful traits to all of her children!
Thanks, Sheila. I think you have a lot of terrific traits. Have a
great Mother’s Day. Stay safe. Pat 🙂
Glad you posted this again this year. Maybe it can be an annual post…..
Our mother was the best!!!
Bonnie, Ma was the best. Stay safe. Pat 🙂
Your mom sounds like someone I’d like to have met. She set a high standard for her children and you have risen to the challenge. What a great tribute!
Bev, you would have liked my mom. Stay safe. Pat 🙂
What a beautiful thing to read today. Thank You Pat I really miss seeing you. Stay safe Love Judy
Thanks, Judy. I miss seeing you. Stay safe. Pat 🙂
THANK YOU PAT FOR SHARING THE GREAT TRIBUTE TO YOUR MA.
YOU MA AND MY GRANDMA WERE CUT OUT OF THE SAME CLOTH,
WE COULD ONLY CALL HER NORA. SHE DIED AT 96 YEARS OLD, I MISS HER EVERYDAY.
I KNOW YOUR MA WOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOU!
Carol, thank you! What a nice tribute to your grandmother, too. Pat. 🙂