Friday, May 15, 2009

Call Your Mom


I think I brushed past Mother's Day last Sunday because it was easier for me not to acknowledge it rather than sulk and cry over the fact that I have experienced the second Mother's Day without my beautiful mother. But as the week stumbled on, I couldn't get her off my mind. I didn't pay tribute or anything and I guess I'm feeling bad because last year, I found so much lethargic release when I wrote about Mom.

I'm wondering if it was attempt to avoid sad feelings or just "get over" my loss. I don't want to ever "get over" losing my mother. You only get one! Sure, there are other women who may step in and give needed nurturing, or maybe others, like a Godmother, or Grandmother or Aunt, have always been there to share the role. And they should be appreciated also.

I am, to this day, still a true mama's boy and I'm not ashamed of that... I love my Mom with all my heart and miss her dearly. Every time something great happens or I need to vent, I immediately think "I need to call Mom". Then reality sets in. It's not a good feeling.

I don't know if you did something special for yours on Mother's Day but if not, don't feel as though that's the only day that you should show appreciation and love to her. You don't want to look up one day and find out she's gone and you never gave her flowers while she was alive to smell them.

5 comments:

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Unknown said...

I will cherish my mother for both you and me...

D-Place said...

It's hard loosing anyone. I haven't lost my mother yet so I can't say that I know how you feel. I do however feel how painful it must be for you and do not relish this experience for myself in the future. No one can replace your mother. Love the people around you so they can experience what your mother has taught you.

deonte' k said...

I can't imagine how u feel but I truly understand man... so sorry about this, but I thank u for sharing and I to am a mama's boi... hope ur feelin a lil` better OK... heres a hug from me to u K...

The Antonym said...

Gayte - Thanks so much man.

D - I will do just that sir! Never looked at that way before and I do need spread the knowledge and love.

Deonte'- Thanks for identifying and for the encouraging warm hug bro!