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 How I wish my mother was still here for me to hug and kiss and to tell her this: “Mommy, I didn’t understand what you endured to get me to this point in my life or what it took to raise us until I had my own children and grandchildren. I know you are reading this looking down from above. I love you even more now. Your recipes don’t taste the same, my knitting is not at all like yours but I hope to generate half as much love, understanding and kindness to my own kids as you gave to me. I miss you every single day. Happy Mother’s Day; hug daddy for me.”
Your ever grateful daughter,
Susan
—Susan R. of Yonkers, NY
My Mother in Heaven, It’s been 45 years and still you are as beloved as that day I last saw your smiling face. Thank you for adopting me, for loving me as your own. For the times when I was sick and you cared for me. For teaching me to respect, to distinguish right from wrong. While our time together on Earth was short, I know you are in Heaven watching over me, and the grandchildren you didn’t get to know. I hope your wings are as beautiful as you, and that someday we may together fly. I love you.
—Mary D., Sullivan, IL
This is a message for a lady who is like a mom to me. We have worked together for many years and she has always been there for me and others, no matter what the problem. She gives advice when you need it and can be happy or cry with you, too. She is a beautiful person. And there isn’t anything I would not do for her. She will be by my side again as I get ready for surgery. And has opened her house to me and my dog to stay after surgery. My mom loved Carol also and she was there with my mom and me when my mom passed. Carol is a good friend and a great person to call MOM.
—Jackie P, Grand Junction, MI
To my dear mother, I am your daughter and your full time caregiver and this alzheimers has taken its toll on you and me both. I know you don’t know who I am, but I love you more today than yesterday, and I will love you more tomorrow.
—Lee M., Prescott, AZ
I would like to say to my Mother-in-law: I love and appreciate you. You raised a great son and you are a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. You are also a great cook and you always have been there for your family, and we are here for you now. I love you and get well soon.
—Susan M., Sherwood, AR
This is for my wife, Linda! When our daughters were growing up, my wife was involved in Brownies and Girl Scouts. When the kids were involved in sports, she made sure she was at every softball game or swim meet. She was active with the mothers’ committee with the swim team. She did all this and still took care of the house while working for 40 years at the same place. The girls are grown and out on their own now, but my wife is still there for them whenever they need her.
—Randy H., Wescosville, PA
It still humbles me how you raised us 5 by yourself when you are legally blind, had no support system in the 60’s south. You only saw the good, still do, and never the bad, in anyone. With only two children, all my facilities and abilities and resources, I struggle. So blessed you are MY mom.
—Marcelle C., Madison, TN
My daughter is my favorite mother. She has taken care of my mother for years and now my mother is dying and she goes to see her everyday after work before going home to the children. For as many years as I can remember she has had an extended family dinner for ALL the holidays. She is a wonderful friend, always there when needed. She gives wonderful baby and wedding showers. She is the most sweet and loving daughter I could ever ask for. Best of all she gave me grandchildren!!
—Kathleen B., Las Vegas, NV
Thank you for your love and understanding, Mom. You taught me that flowers, while beautiful, could be tough; that weeds held a beauty of their own, that trees, while strong, were unbending and could be broken down; but the grasses always came back from adversity. And all of this that you showed me in nature, was a mirror of what humans are, and what we live through. So I am not to ever take anything, no matter what it was, for granted on this great Earth. You gave me the world in a raindrop. How lucky I am that you were my Mom.
—Jennifer P., Angola, IN
Mom, it’s been hard since losing you in 2007, but I hope you are proud. We did it! The shark diving project for cancer survivors you inspired is taking off and impacting lives. Thank you for the foundation you gave me, and for the visits every now and then in the form of birds. I feel you around me, and none of this would have happened had I not taken your dream trip to Australia. Thanks for inspiring me to change the world, Mom! There is no better gift a mom can give, but I miss you very much.
—Brandon B., San Diego, CA
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