This photo is of my uncle's Rich and
Johnny, Grandma Beck and my Mom. On the back of the photo Grandma
wrote:
“May 13th 1933 Mother's
grave and Lena's in the background part of the lot monument
Cedarburg” My mom is on Grandma's lap.
This is how my Grandma spent some of
her Mother's days after she lost her mother.
Mother's day used to have a different
meaning for me. When I was much younger it meant finding something
special for my mom and making her feel special. As I grew older it
meant remembering to phone home and wishing her a happy day and
catching up with her.
Now Mother's Day is mostly an empty
day. What I mean by empty is that I have no one I can call or see in
person anymore. Now I mostly spend part of the day thinking of the
two women who meant the most to me in my life. Even though this
might sound sad it isn't really. The thoughts I do have of them
aren't sad ones. The thoughts always bring a smile to my face or
even a laugh.
Of Grandma – a lot of the the time
I'll think of one of our trips to the Milwaukee Museum or walking to
the domes and one of the beautiful flower shows we saw there –
Easter and Christmas are always breath taking.
Mom, I mostly just think of everyday
things, like remembering being a young girl and watching her make
sage dressing for the thanksgiving turkey, or her driving me and my
siblings to the city pool for swimming lessons.
For those of you who have your Moms,
remember now is the time to make memories for when you can't make
anymore and you need a smile that feels like a hug.
