Caroline Masterson KriegOn Mother's Day, I think of her with love and cherished memories, and hope that I can be the kind of mother to my own children, that she was for me.
Wishing moms everywhere a Happy Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
On Mother's Day
This photo of my mother was taken about the time that she was raising a houseful of teenagers, which is about where I am right now in my life. (One is not exactly a teenager, but I can't say that he's a full-fledged adult, since he's still on our medical plan.)
Caroline Masterson Krieg
A week ago today, was the 10th anniversary of my mother's passing. I can't believe that my life has been without her for so many years. My children were 3, 7 and 10 when she passed away. I think of all the things I missed sharing with her. People try to console me by saying, "She's with you, she's seeing it all." I know that to be true. I feel her presence every day and I know that she is with me. However, selfishly, my sadness is because I am not able to share moments with her and see her smile, hear her laugh, and listen to her wise counsel when I need it most. She had such a joy and appreciation of life, and sharing it with her, as her daughter, has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.
On Mother's Day, I think of her with love and cherished memories, and hope that I can be the kind of mother to my own children, that she was for me.
Wishing moms everywhere a Happy Mother's Day!
Caroline Masterson KriegOn Mother's Day, I think of her with love and cherished memories, and hope that I can be the kind of mother to my own children, that she was for me.
Wishing moms everywhere a Happy Mother's Day!
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Karen, I hope your Mother's Day was wonderful! What a lovely post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet tribute to your Mom. Some feelings never fade, but just become a part of who we are, don't you think? Hope you had a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteA sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm! What a wonderful tribute to your mom - she was indeed a very special person, someone whom I always loved being around. I remember her as always being upbeat and fun and I'm sure you miss her terribly. Hope you had a nice Mother's Day though. Ciao, bella!
ReplyDeleteMother's Day is so bittersweet for those who have lost their moms. I can't even imagine. Especially with her passing so near to that special day every year.
ReplyDeleteI know she would be proud of the mom that you are. Putting your family first, making sacrifices, loving unconditionally. You learned from the best!!
I hops you had everything you hoped for on Mothers Day....thinking about you friend.
ReplyDeleteHI KAREN,
ReplyDeleteWHAT A LOVELY POST ABOUT YOUR MOM, YOUR RIGHT ABOUT HER. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL MOM TO ALL OF YOU. WHEN I WAS BORN SHE WAS SIX YEARS OLD. WE WERE VERY CLOSE GROWING UP TOGETHER, SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME, AND YOU KNOW KAREN, WE NEVER HAD A BAD WORD BETWEEN US. I MISS HER WITH ALL MY HEART, AS YOU DO. IT'S A VERY NICE POST YOU WROTE ABOUT HER.
I HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY TOO. LOVE, AUNT RIZ
I completely understand. My mother passed 11 yrs ago this month. Things are never the same.
ReplyDeleteKaren, that was such a sweet post. I never quite know what to say to those who've lost their mom, as I truly don't know how it feels. Your mom, a beautiful woman, by the way, seems to have instilled that same joy and appreciation of life into you. It rings through loud and clear in your writings.
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