It seems that most mothers are angels, whether still alive or deceased. Being a mother myself, I know that there is no more important job. You must be an angel to those in your care.
My own mother passed away twenty-six years ago at the tender age of fifty-one, after battling breast cancer for fifteen years. I did not yet have children when she passed and little did I know how much I would need her and think about her over the years of raising my own children. Every Mother’s Day I wish my children could know their grandmother. All I can do is let them know who she was through stories.Jennifer Akers has written a beautiful lens with ideas for remembering a deceased mother on Mother’s Day. She tells the story of her own mother, who died from suicide, yet Jennifer remembers her as a wonderful mother, whose life was a success. By writing about her own experience and how she remembers her mother, she provides a light for others who have lost their mothers.Jennifer is also very sensitive to those who have recently lost their mothers and offers comfort and tips for dealing with grief. She writes, “Celebrating Mother's Day can be painful, whether this will be your first Mother's Day without your mom, or if it has been many years since her death. In time, your grief and depression will turn into healing and peace.” I remember the first Mother’s Day after my mother’s death, I sent Mother’s Day cards to all of the mothers I knew.Some of the ways Jennifer suggests honoring and remembering a deceased mother include wearing a carnation, making your Mom’s favorite dinner, donating to her favorite charity, or reminiscing with your siblings. These are just a few of the many ideas she offers in this lens. Please read How to Celebrate Mother's Day When Your Mother is Deceased to learn more. And if you know someone who may find this lens helpful this Mother’s Day, please pass it on.Visit: How to Celebrate Mother's Day When Your Mother is Deceased
Kim, your mother's battling cancer for fifteen years speaks of a very strong woman. So sorry to hear she is no longer physically present. ...Jennifer's lens is truly remarkable. I felt embraced by her love and understanding about grieving for one's mother. Her ideas for celebrating a mother who's passed are helpful; I can see them giving one comfort and a sense of having honored one's mother in a real way. ...A very sensitively-written page.
ReplyDeleteThis will be the second Mother's Day without my Mom who passed after losing her battle with Pancreatic Cancer. As much as I miss her, I still find peace in knowing she isn't suffering any longer. Choosing Jennifer's precious article for your review will offer much to console the grieving hearts of those who have lost their Mother.
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you and Jennifer both have suffered the lost of your much-loved mothers before their time, Kim. Jennifer has indeed written a compassionate and thoughtful article on this topic which will be an inspiration and comfort to many.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you, Kim. It sounds like your mom was a strong person in battling cancer for fifteen years. It's heartbreaking to hear she was so young (my mom was 53, a month before her 54th).
ReplyDeleteLike you, I lost my mom before I had children. There are so many times I want to call to ask her something or brag about her grandchild, which I know she would've doted on him as she had me.
I am honored you chose to feature my lens about Mother's Day. It's a very special lens to me, born out of wanting to heal in a creative way, a way to honor her for everything she did for me.
I also thought I'd be able to help others who have lost their mom, whether it's their first Mother's Day or it's been many Mother's Day holidays.
Every Mother's Day, I'm touched by visitors who say the information helps them cope or gives them ideas for remembrance projects. Their comments -- and now your review -- continue to shine light and love.
THANK YOU! Enjoy your Mother's Day with your kids, and keep sharing stories of your mom with them and others.
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Kim and Jen, you both have written beautiful stories about your moms. I too lost my mom to drugs and alcohol at a young age of 54, but I don't have too many good memories of my childhood with her before the state took me away from her. Your stories are a great reminder that all moms serve a purpose and hopefully at one point, gave you love, even if it was just bringing you into this world. Unfortunately my adopted mom didn't much care for me either, but it made me want to be the best mom I could be, and like all moms still do my best, with lots of love.
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Blessings
Cher
Cher, I'm sorry that your Mom wasn't able to give you everything you needed. You are right that all Moms serve a purpose and if your experiences made you want to be the best Mom you could be, then that is a pretty great purpose.
ReplyDeleteMy Mother passed away May 7, 2010, she died in her sleep. She was 47 years old. My Mother and I had just began and amazing relationship, she was my best friend. I haven't been able to make peace with her death. I write, but it's all negative. I cry, but it doesn't help. I am ok most of the time, but when the kids are in bed I find myself feeling regretful, sad, guilty and jealous of those who still have their Mother's. I really want to be ok- your stories have helped, but do your know any other material that would be helpful? I'd really appreciate it!!
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