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calimary

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17. This is a very kind and thoughtful thread, dsc. VERY appropriate on a day like this.

Sun May 12, 2013, 08:38 PM

May 2013

Mothers are all about NOT us, but rather our kids. When I became a mom I finally got it - the BIG takeaway becomes: "It's not about you anymore."

It's very sweet and very motherly of you to put this out there, thinking of all those who can't celebrate today.

I think about the moms of Sandy Hook. This must be a pretty hard Mother's Day for them, too.

Much love, comfort, and solace to you all.

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A thread for those for whom Mother's Day is hard [View all] dsc May 2013 OP

.... alsame May 2013 #1

Thanks Canuckistanian May 2013 #2

Thanks Lifelong Protester May 2013 #3

Six years ago was my last Mother's Day. CrispyQ May 2013 #4

same exact situation for me nt steve2470 May 2013 #5

Seven years ago was my last Mother's Day. skeewee08 May 2013 #44

This is really nice, dsc. eom Raine1967 May 2013 #6

Good post. MineralMan May 2013 #7

thanks. my mom passed in '08. DesertFlower May 2013 #8

Oh, I am so sorry! I lost my beloved sister in law 3 years ago about this time and have CTyankee May 2013 #9

Crazy weather, fragile health (me), everyone else with allergy and/or colds kickysnana May 2013 #10

Thanks for this--was going to start a similar thread eridani May 2013 #11

Thank you. LiberalLoner May 2013 #12

Thank you for this Bobbie Jo May 2013 #13

Early next month will be the 3rd .anniversary of my Mother's passing Lady Freedom Returns May 2013 #14

That's gorgeous!! ailsagirl May 2013 #24

She had a thing for roses. Lady Freedom Returns May 2013 #26

A fitting tribute. ailsagirl May 2013 #48

I'm the same DSC, I miss my parents greatly on these days. xtraxritical May 2013 #15

Thank you dsc. It's my first Mother's Day without my Mom dflprincess May 2013 #16

I am so sorry and I can empathize. Rhiannon12866 May 2013 #36

Thank you I wish the same for you dflprincess May 2013 #49

This is a very kind and thoughtful thread, dsc. VERY appropriate on a day like this. calimary May 2013 #17

I miss my mother so much. Rozlee May 2013 #18

Thanks for this thread, dsc. Scruffy Rumbler May 2013 #19

It's sounds like you brought some joy to her day. (nt) nessa May 2013 #25

Thanks, nessa. Scruffy Rumbler May 2013 #27

You sound like a great son. Tseko May 2013 #32

Thanks Tseko... Scruffy Rumbler May 2013 #34

Bless you both. Rainngirl May 2013 #43

All anniversaries and holidays are practically meaningless to me. ErikJ May 2013 #20

My hope for you is a bit of joy. I am so sad that you have had so much efhmc May 2013 #42

Thank you Politicub May 2013 #21

Appreciated cantbeserious May 2013 #22

Many thanks for this thread ailsagirl May 2013 #23

Tenth Mother's Day since my Mom left me, too. classof56 May 2013 #28

This is my 25th year w/o mom Purplehazed May 2013 #29

Thank you! Mojorabbit May 2013 #30

my husband's mother died in September. Danmel May 2013 #31

Thank You for this thread.... jdadd May 2013 #33

Over 20 yrs since mom died, spent the day with "fill in mom" auntie who is getting really old. uppityperson May 2013 #35

glad this thread was helpful dsc May 2013 #37

This has been a difficult weekend... EnviroBat May 2013 #38

I miss my grandmother. xxqqqzme May 2013 #39

Thanks tavalon May 2013 #40

Thank you! Maraya1969 May 2013 #41

It is terribly hard for my daughter... Contrary1 May 2013 #45

My heart goes out to you and to your daughter (eom) StevieM May 2013 #46

Let's remember all the birthmothers whose hearts are often heavy on this day StevieM May 2013 #47