Last week, while we enjoyed lunch with my mother-in-law, my husband mentioned Mother’s Day. His mom’s eyes lit up; she loves parties. The two decided it should be celebrated at our house. My husband’s handy in the kitchen and I’ve often told him since I’m not his mother, please concentrate on her. She won’t be with us forever.
A lovely visit with my mother-in-law.
Some wives might come unglued if their husbands didn’t put on a big show for them alone. Is there something wrong with me? Now, if my sons sent me a card or brought flowers, I’d be thrilled.
For me, Mother’s Day weaves threads of joy and sadness. My mother died in her sixties, way too young. Many women desperately long to be mothers but can’t. I recently read several poignant stories and articles in that little Amish magazine Family Life about the subject.
Two of my friends have lost their only child. Would Mother’s Day be fun for them? I wrote my book, Forever Amish, about a woman who was abandoned by her mother. It happens.
On the other hand, several acquaintances have chosen not to have children.
Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world, I assumed the Amish celebrate it, but to make sure I contacted two Amish friends. The woman in Lancaster County said yes, but “It’s not a holiday.”
“Oh my YES!” was my friend in Northern Indiana’s answer. “We take them out shopping, give a gift, and just whatever…” She added, “I am Old Order, so maybe the Swartzentruber Amish wouldn’t do as much.” (more conservative.)
Mothers with their children on an adventure.
How about you? Are you eagerly awaiting Mother’s Day or is it simply a Hallmark Holiday you’d just as soon skip? As an author, I can think of a dozen scenarios where Mother’s Day wouldn’t be a jubilant occasion. On the other hand, I’m sure it will be festive for many, including my mother-in-law.
Amish-made Oven Mitts from Lancaster County.
Leave a short comment to enter to win these two Amish-made Potholders I thought would make a great Mother’s Day gift (or keep them yourself) and a signed copy of one novel from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy! USA & Canada. Winner has 3 days to respond.
would love to win’
Thanks for entering, Angela! Wishing you good luck!
I miss Mother’s Days of years past. My whole extended family used to all have dinner out, after church, and then come back to my home for homemade ice cream. My Mom has been gone now for 19 years, and I miss her still. Our extended family never gets together anymore, but am so thankful for our two daughters and their families, who do! IF I am the lucky, selected winner, I will give the oven mitts to my daughters. They are each mothers of two. Happy Mother’s Day and Many Blessings to you, CJ
How wonderful that you have two daughters with families who like to get together, C. J. You are indeed blessed. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
When my son was deployed to Iraq, I got a knock on my door the day before Mother’s Day. My neighbor and her infant son were standing there. They had a big bouquet of flowers for me with a Happy Mother’s Day tag on them. I will never forget that, and still am grateful to her and the Lord. (FYI–my son came back safely from Iraq and always makes Mother’s Day special.)
Praise God that your son came home safely from Iraq, Mary! Please thank him from me for serving our country. What a darling and kind neighbor you had! Good luck in the giveaway!
I miss mothers day of past where the kids made cards and spent the day honoring their moms. Just not the same now .
The world has certainly change, Ronda! I’d be happy if children honored their mothers or caregivers every day, in some small way. Thanks for leaving a comment and good luck in the giveaway!
Any day my kids remember me is “Mother’s Day.” I don’t need gifts, though, to know they love me. Because I can “feel” their love, I am blessed.
My mother is 91 and still with us. She doesn’t cook anymore, but she loves to read. I hope I can win for her.
Thank you, and Happy Mother’s Day to you.
You are doubly blessed, Phyllis! Your kids sound wonderful and you also have your 91-year-old mother, who still likes to read. My dear friend, who’d lived to be 98, was clearheaded and had a great sense of humor until the end. Thanks for sending your uplifting comment. Good luck in the giveaway!
My mother died 3 years ago, so Mother’s Day will always be bitter-sweet for me.
This Mother’s Day, I’m praying for my Grandson and his Wife who lost a little one before he or she had a chance to be born.
My prayers and my heart go out to each and everyone who will be grieving on that day.
I agree, Janet, that Mother’s Day is bitter-sweet. I’m sorry to hear you lost your mom three years ago. None of us can be born without a mother, but after that moment anything can happen. Thank you for praying for those who will be grieving on that day. Good luck in the giveaway!
I had the best Grandma in the world, she raised me because my mom didn’t the time or even want me. All she wanted was someone to do work around the house. I miss my GRANDMA SO MUCH. I am retired from being a Toddler, Infant, Pre-school teacher for almost two years now, I am 74 years old, when there was a special day I had fun working with my students making things for their parents but now I am alone with knowing some wonderful Authors who write the books that I spend my time daily reading. I hope everyone has a very happy mothers day. would love to win.
Several of my favorite friends were raised by their grandmas for much the same reason, Karen. I imagine you were a wonderful teacher, a patient and compassionate woman. Thanks for writing and entering the giveaway! Good luck!
I miss my Mom every day. Some times when I talk about her I talk as though she is still living. She has been gone 9 years now. I wish she was here so I could tell her how much I love her. She was and always will be my very best friend.
I feel the same way about my deceased mother, Juanita! There isn’t a day I don’t miss her!