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Honoring Our Mothers by David Bancroft
When thinking of my mother, I can easily get lost in the emotions that are felt for the woman who has always been there from the day of my birth. Nor can words adequately explain these feelings . . . There are so many wonderful memories about "Mom" that bring a smile and more to this grateful son, whose love is admiring, protective, and thankful.
And I hope the same can be said about you when it comes to your mother . . . as she will always be the one who nurtured you from the womb, kissed the hurts, prayed for your well being, there when you needed an ear or more, and looking after you regardless of your age . . . even from above when God calls her to Heaven.
So, please take the time to honor your mom on every Mother's Day with a gesture that expresses how you appreciate and love her . . . which should always include words said and/or written. (Gifts are wonderful too, but hearing or reading the thoughts of a child means so much . . . It does for me, as a father.)
Reading the following poem that I wrote for my mother in 2003 best describes what Mother's Day means to me. Always Mom Hearing the sweet loving voice from within and now,
Seeing the glow from her protective eyes,
Comforted and assured with that wondrous smile,
Savoring her warm supportive hugs,
Always enjoying her lipstick kisses,
The tender touch to clean a scrape,
Being there day and night when you were sick,
Knowing she knew without telling you,
Wincing at her honest truths,
Making you laugh when you were angry,
Heart warming times too many to count,
Her absolute pride in you for just trying,
The tears running down her face as you wed,
The sadness felt as you left her nest,
The wonderful embrace after a long absence from sight,
Beaming delight shown with all your newborns,
Spoiling grandchildren like no other one can,
Worrying over her as the years go by,
Caring for her as she did for you,
Praying that her days never end,
Realizing who she really is,
God’s gift to you and all,
Dedication and total love for her,
Knowing that she will always be … MOM
David G. Bancroft
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Wishing all mothers the love and thanks they so much deserve. David Bancroft
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