This is Ron with your Motivational Message:
Sometimes we do not realize how much we have been blessed with until it is too late. April 23rd, was the day my mother passed away four years ago. Once again I was reminded how we forget about those that mean so much to us.
My memories traced back to the phone call I received from my sister, Penny. “Mom’s tests came back and it doesn’t look good. She has cancer.” My heart dropped; I felt numb and a wave of disbelief washed over me. My thoughts were: “Can this be true? Mom is only 66 and healthy.” After about an hour of pouring my heart out to God, I finally decided to call Mom. She answered the phone with her usual cheerful voice. She said, “instead of sitting around worrying and being sad, let’s go do something!”
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My mother loved flowers, so my sister and I took her to a nearby nursery. Taking in the sweet perfume, we gazed intently upon the vibrant colors of the flowers. The afternoon was perfect and we wrapped up the day by putting the plants we bought into flower boxes at Mom and Dad’s home. As we planted, we reminisced over old times and talked about the future. I must admit, we made the right choice to not have a pity party. Our special day was wonderful and filled with peace and the presence of love. Those moments will always be very precious to me.
In memory of my mother, Theresa, Kelli and I took our four daughters to a local nursery. Our girls looked so beautiful in their spring dresses. It was a joy to watch them explore the nursery, gazing at the various colors, shapes and sizes of each plant variety. They each picked out their own special plant for a flower box, just like my Mother and I had done four years earlier. The weather was also pleasant; the sun shined warm and bright, just as it had with Mom. Kelli and I had not done this with our girls before, but I’m grateful for the memories that motivated us to do so. I hope to make this a family tradition and dedicate it to my mother, Theresa.
Can you to reflect back to a bright moment that you had with your parents? Could that moment possibly be integrated into your family’s lives? What a blessing it could be. I would love to hear your stories! Please remember: we can turn tragedy into triumphs, losses into gains and negatives into positives. My Mom’s days were numbered but she lived them to the fullest. Would you?
With love and thankfulness for your friendship and support,
Ron and Kelli
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Thanks Ron…..I lost my Mother on August 3, 2003. It still seems like yesterday. Your message really struck a cord with me. I remember my Mother also made clothes for us. Looking back, I find it funny. I vaguely recall a family portrait of myself, along with my Sister, Mother and Father that was taken roughly in the late 1970’s…in which my Mom made us matching clothes. My Dad and I wore ugly 70’s style brown with large collars, my Mom and sister wore something very similar as I recall. My Dad always told me how much he hated those clothes! Things like that, one would never guess they would bring a smile later on, years to come. You never really know how much you love your parents until they are gone. It took me a few years, but now rather than being angry and filled with unanswered questions, (They were killed in a motorcycle accident, with not many details), I can now finally rejoice and remember the good times, funny times and special times, rather than sulk in sorrow. I think it’s great you are doing things with your kids in remembrance of your Mother. They need to know and understand how important she was. If it weren’t for her, you and your kids wouldn’t be here. And how coincidental….her name is Mother Theresa! God bless you and yours, Ron.
Aloha Ron,
Your mother is a very special woman indeed. I am blessed in having the opportunity to meet her personally during your visit on Oahu.
Out loved ones move on but their memories last for ever!
God bless you and your family….
Karl