Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mother's Day, Mom's!!!

Simpson, that was sweet, even though most of the time you're a pain in the butt. 

I know semi, you are correct. even though I’m sometimes a butt; I like all the forum humans.

I lost my mom at an young age, as an adult I really miss talking

to her.

Talk to your mamas.

My mom died 2 weeks ago today. I miss not taking her out to eat like we always did.

In fact, I just miss her.

My dear old Mother recently died. I'm still waiting for her marker to be finished andput in place.  She loved her kids and grandkids so much. I sometimes block it out of my mine......then I realize....I can't believe she died!!!!!! If your Mother is still here, please tell her you love her!  You never know when the next time you say it.....you may be looking down at a casket!!!!!

Hi Seeweed

I am sorry for the recent loss of your mom.   But, know that her memory will always be with you.   I lost my my mom in 1994 and to this day, I find myself reaching for the telephone to call her.  Then, I realize that I cannot.   But, she is still there in my heart.

For those who still have their moms; treasure them, honor them, and tell them every day that you love them.   In my late 20s, early 30s -- I was so much into myself and the fun I was having living in California -- that I went five years without calling my mom, writing, or visiting her.  She never got angry with me; but, I know she was hurt.

Then the example of a man who was in the Coast Guard made me change.  This man always kept a pocket full of quarters so that, each week, he could go to a public phone (before cell phones) and call his mom in Michigan.  His example showed me how selfish I had been -- and it helped turn me around.  I, too, began to call my mom every week -- and she treated me as though that five years never happened.  That's another example of a mother's love.

Praise God, for the rest of her life we were very close.  It wasn't that I did not love her; just that during that five years, I was too much into myself.  I treasure all the rest of the years and especially when I lived in Huntsville for over six months and could visit her regularly.  And, I loved how close she and Dory became after we were married in 1977.  Starting in 1980, Dory and I used to drive home for Christmas and New Years most years and enjoyed being with her and our family.

So, to all my Forum Friends, next to Jesus Christ, your mom is the greatest gift God has given you.  Your spouse and children are also a great gift from God -- but, the two are on a different plate.  Sort of like milk and cookies; both are delicious, both have different flavors, both add to the other -- but, you would be at a loss without both of them.  Cherish your family and especially cherish your mom, or the memory of your mom.  She is very special.

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed Mother's Day,

Bill

Originally Posted by Invictus:

I lost my mom at an young age, as an adult I really miss talking to her.

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Originally Posted by seeweed:

Originally Posted by Bill Gray:

In my late 20s, early 30s -- I was so much into myself and the fun I was having living in California -- that I went five years without calling my mom, writing, or visiting her.  She never got angry with me; but, I know she was hurt.

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I can't imagine being so "into myself" that I would let 5 years go by w/o calling or seeing my Mom. If I had, I would be to ashamed to tell it on here & let people know exactly how cold my heart was toward my own Mom.

My guess is it was something much more than just "into myself" that caused you to go that long w/o any contact.

I'm sure she wasn't just hurt, it probably broke her heart.

You are right.  She was brokenhearted; but like our Lord, she was always ready to forgive, forget, and move on.   And, when I looked back on that period of my life, again you are right.   I am ashamed; not just of what I did to my mom -- but, of the many other things I did in those days which I know grieved my Lord.

So, why do I share this story?   Because it is a good example of how God will forgive ANY sinner when we turn from following the world -- and turn to follow Jesus Christ.  Chick, if He could forgive me, which He did -- I know He can and will forgive you.  Why not give Him a try and find out for yourself?

In 1993, when my mom was in Helen Keller Hospital, I spent the week with her.  As we were watching a Christian show on television -- I told her, "Mom, no matter what we have done.  God will forgive us.  Even if I had killed twenty people -- when I asked Him to forgive me and be my Lord and Savior -- He would have forgiven me." 

And, her answer shocked me, and later somewhat angered me.  She told me, "I didn't know that."

Why did it anger me?  Because my step-father had her in a church for 20 years, which called itself Christian -- and my mother did not know about the forgiving love of God?  That church was not Christian, it was a cult.  And, praise God, before she died -- she was out of it and had been saved through the help of a Baptist pastor.  When she died, she was a true believer and I KNOW that one day, we will be together again -- and have a really big Family Reunion, with Jesus Christ acting as the Host.

So, Chick, thank you for helping me point out to all of our Forum Friends -- that NO ONE is beyond having forgiveness with God.  All a person, ANY PERSON, has to do is to sincerely repent, which means just turning from the world and turning to follow Him -- ask His forgiveness -- and receive His "free gift" of eternal life. 

Chick, my Friend, not for me -- but, for yourself and for your family -- why don't you give Him a try today?  You will be eternally happy if you do.

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill