Moms
Moms
Joined:
X days ago
# Posts:
X,XXX
Contributor Points:
X
Moms Idk...I know y'all get sick of me gushing over my parental units all the time. But it's because I feel blessed to still have both of them, 60 year (in 2 weeks!!) marriage in tact, aging but still running circles around me, at my age. I'm keenly aware of what a gift that is. I see all of you. I feel compelled to say out loud (the glass of wine my mom and I shared tonight while going through boxes of old photos, many of which I'd never seen before, by design if I know her) got me a l'il verklempt...it's the first time she and I have physically been together since a major life change on my part the last year. Next to the unrivaled feeling of being loved by God? The feeling of being loved by, and a source of pride within, your mother when she looks at you. Anyone else ever get smacked upside the head by this? Share!
This is the legacy I insist on leaving behind for mine.
Floyd + 9 more reacted 
Replies:
I love the long hugs I still get from both of my parents. My dad was raised that you just know you were loved but you never say it to each other. I broke him of that. He was never much of a hugger either. Broke him of that too. Now getting those long hugs are the best.
They have been married almost 60 years as well and into their 80's now. I cherish every moment with them and grateful they live close.
justanirishgirl, Weathergirl5 and KathyMarshall + 6 more reacted They have been married almost 60 years as well and into their 80's now. I cherish every moment with them and grateful they live close.
#msg2213477My dad was raised that you just know you were loved but you never say it to each other. I broke him of that. He was never much of a hugger either. Broke him of that too. Now getting those long hugs are the best.
There's a weird anti hugging thing with my dad, with my mom no problem. But it doesn't matter, the connection runs deeper. I'm so happy to hear you get to experience the kind of love you feel and the duration you have got to feel it
justanirishgirl, Weathergirl5 and KathyMarshall + 7 more reacted
I miss those looks and those hugs. That's one reason I treat my kids with them. (The looks and long hugs.) I always tell them how much I love and am proud of them also. At least they will have those memories to look back on one day.
justanirishgirl, Weathergirl5 and KathyMarshall + 7 more reacted #msg2213479What a gift parents are. At least the right parents.
#msg2213483brightlights : My Dad always hugged me, but what I remember is him calling me "Sugar". No one has called me Sugar before or since. Just the way he said it
It took just one woman who married into our family to change us forever into huggers! What a difference to feel the warmth and love in such a beautiful way!
lynnsgirl + 4 more reacted
Gush away! ❤️ The best thing my mom did was make sure that my sister and I were close. She loved us equally and loved us for who we were. She told us…friends will come and go, men will come and go, but your sister will be there forever. We never felt competition or that one was loved more than the other. One of many things she did well. ❤️
justanirishgirl, Daiquiri and Weathergirl5 + 4 more reacted « Back to Chat
Views: 715
# Replies: 38




















