"Arri London" > wrote in message
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>
> Earlier in the week asked the Maternal Unit if she wanted to go out for
> a meal or have me cook on Sunday. She opted for the home cooking cos she
> thought it might get too crowded to have a nice meal anywhere I could
> afford :P When asked what she wanted, the answer was 'ribs' (on the
> grill), of which we have two slabs in the freezer. However, I'd earlier
> put them on top of the freezer shelf, correctly guessing that's what
> she'd want. Clever eh?
>
> Haven't decided the rest of the meal yet. Prolly go all trad with potato
> salad and summat else. Fresh strawberries (0.88 per lb) for dessert,
> with whipped cream.
>
> As a pressie, stringing a necklace for her with turquoise nuggets (from
> a necklace I previously shortened for her) and tiny rice pearls, with a
> silver clasp.
>
> And you?



Sounds lovely! I'm not a mother (some here might disagree with that heheh).
But I miss my mother very much. When my brother was here to get the
furniture he and my other brother wanted I cleaned out a dresser and
discovered she'd saved years worth of Mother's Day cards I'd sent to her.
She was a very sweet woman and I miss her every day. Happy Mother's Day to
all of you!

Jill

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> When my brother was here to get the
> furniture he and my other brother wanted I cleaned out a dresser and
> discovered she'd saved years worth of Mother's Day cards I'd sent to her.
> She was a very sweet woman and I miss her every day. Happy Mother's Day to
> all of you!
>
> Jill

Oh Jill, hugs!!!

I miss my mom so much too and wish she was here to get some flowers for
at the very least!

I bought my sister her favorite chocolates. Whitmans samplers.

At the very least, I can share Mothers Day with her since I've never had
kids! I just get to borrow hers from time to time. <g>
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

On Sun, 10 May 2009 07:55:54 -0600, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>I know how you feel, Jill. I found myself tearing up at work
>tonight, as one of the doctors was asking one of the staff what they
>were doing for Mother's day. I started missing my mother very much.

The weeks prior to Mother's Day are hell, what with all the
advertising on what to buy for your mother and how to celebrate the
day with her.

>And now, I am thinking...what would I have cooked for her on Mother's
>Day, if she were still around? What would you have cooked? The rest
>of you that are missing your mothers, what would you have prepared?

I'd probably make my mom some Spanish rice. She loved it. Her mother
made it for Mom's birthday dinners. She used rice, some kinda tomato
product, onions, green peppers, and BACON.

Then we'd break out the croquet set, even though it's only 46 degrees
today. Mom always used the yellow mallet and ball. We called her,
"The Yellow Streak." (smile)

Carol

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On May 10, 9:00*am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "Arri London" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
>
>
> > Earlier in the week asked the Maternal Unit if she wanted to go out for
> > a meal or have me cook on Sunday. She opted for the home cooking cos she
> > thought it might get too crowded to have a nice meal anywhere I could
> > afford :P When asked what she wanted, the answer was 'ribs' (on the
> > grill), of which we have two slabs in the freezer. However, I'd earlier
> > put them on top of the freezer shelf, correctly guessing that's what
> > she'd want. Clever eh?
>
> > Haven't decided the rest of the meal yet. Prolly go all trad with potato
> > salad and summat else. Fresh strawberries (0.88 per lb) for dessert,
> > with whipped cream.
>
> > As a pressie, stringing a necklace for her with turquoise nuggets (from
> > a necklace I previously shortened for her) and tiny rice pearls, with a
> > silver clasp.
>
> > And you?
>
> Sounds lovely! *I'm not a mother (some here might disagree with that heheh).
> But I miss my mother very much. *When my brother was here to get the
> furniture he and my other brother wanted I cleaned out a dresser and
> discovered she'd saved years worth of Mother's Day cards I'd sent to her.
> She was a very sweet woman and I miss her every day. *Happy Mother's Day to
> all of you!
>
> Jill

First year is full of times to remember that your loved one is not
there. We planted my uncle last week, and I went to visit my Dad's
grave the next day. (Tradition is that it's a lack of respect to the
newly dead to visit others during the current funeral). 19 years and
I still start to cry, but it's not as gut-wrenching now.

best,
maxine in ri

In article
>,
maxine > wrote:

> First year is full of times to remember that your loved one is not
> there. We planted my uncle last week, and I went to visit my Dad's
> grave the next day. (Tradition is that it's a lack of respect to the
> newly dead to visit others during the current funeral). 19 years and
> I still start to cry, but it's not as gut-wrenching now.
>
> best,
> maxine in ri

We lost mom 7 years ago.
I literally do feel your pain. :-(
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

Group hug for everyone who doesn't have a mother to celebrate with
this Mother's Day.

In article >,
Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> Group hug for everyone who doesn't have a mother to celebrate with
> this Mother's Day.

Thanks sweetie! I needed it. Hugs back!
I'm working a 12 hour shift tonight to run away from the pain...
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> Group hug for everyone who doesn't have a mother to celebrate with
> this Mother's Day.

Backatcha sweetie

jmcquown wrote:
>


> I miss my mother very much. When my brother was here to get
> the furniture he and my other brother wanted I cleaned out a dresser and
> discovered she'd saved years worth of Mother's Day cards I'd sent to
> her. She was a very sweet woman and I miss her every day. Happy
> Mother's Day to all of you!
>
> Jill


I can attest to the fact, after nearly 40 years, that you
will never completely get over missing your parents if you
had a decent relationship, but it does get easier as the
years go by.

Dear Daughter invited us for dinner along with Dear Son and
3 months pregnant daughter-in-law. We had a very nice
visit. Her menu was hors d'oeuvres, roast beef tenderloin,
tiny oven browned potatoes, artichokes, spinach salad, stir
fried snap peas with her version of Peach Melba for dessert.
Homemade cake with chopped fresh peaches and raspberry
coulis. It was all yummy.

gloria p

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> "Arri London" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> Earlier in the week asked the Maternal Unit if she wanted to go out for
>> a meal or have me cook on Sunday. She opted for the home cooking cos she
>> thought it might get too crowded to have a nice meal anywhere I could
>> afford :P When asked what she wanted, the answer was 'ribs' (on the
>> grill), of which we have two slabs in the freezer. However, I'd earlier
>> put them on top of the freezer shelf, correctly guessing that's what
>> she'd want. Clever eh?
>>
>> Haven't decided the rest of the meal yet. Prolly go all trad with potato
>> salad and summat else. Fresh strawberries (0.88 per lb) for dessert,
>> with whipped cream.
>>
>> As a pressie, stringing a necklace for her with turquoise nuggets (from
>> a necklace I previously shortened for her) and tiny rice pearls, with a
>> silver clasp.
>>
>> And you?
>
>
>
> Sounds lovely! I'm not a mother (some here might disagree with that
> heheh). But I miss my mother very much. When my brother was here to get
> the furniture he and my other brother wanted I cleaned out a dresser and
> discovered she'd saved years worth of Mother's Day cards I'd sent to her.
> She was a very sweet woman and I miss her every day. Happy Mother's Day
> to all of you!

Jill, she'll be in your heart - and your life - forever. My dad's been gone
for 12 years now, and though I miss him, I still feel his presence in my
life.

Best to you,
TammyM

TammyM said...

> Jill, she'll be in your heart - and your life - forever. My dad's been
> gone for 12 years now, and though I miss him, I still feel his presence
> in my life.
>
> Best to you,
> TammyM


Mom and Pop were both Geminis

RIP.

Andy