Mother's Day
It seems like Mother’s Day sneaks up on me every year. It’s almost here again – Mother’s Day is May 10, 2009. I’m not sure why it surprises me. Maybe I’m busy with writing, taking care of the family, and other things. I don’t stop to think about it. Besides, those other people in my family (like my hubby and son) should be thinking about it, right?
When my son was old enough to realize moms had their own special day, he couldn’t wait to give me a treasure he had made himself. Even though he doesn’t make gifts in school now, he’s still excited about doing something special for me. My son’s joy is contagious, and Mother’s Day is special no matter what he does.
Mother’s Day is a day of both celebration and remembrance for me. While I’ll enjoy the day with my family, I also take part of the day to remember my mom, who died over 13 years ago.
I remember the first Mother’s Day holidays without my mom. It was very difficult emotionally. How do you celebrate a holiday when the honoree isn’t there? A couple years ago, those feelings led to a lens on How To Celebrate Mother’s Day When Your Mom is Deceased. I poured a lot of my thoughts and feelings to create and update the lens, and in doing so, I’ve enjoyed a different connection with my mom. I’ve updated it and added a personal story I had remembered recently.
If it’s your first Mother’s Day without your mom, visit and find resources on grieving, healing, making remembrance gifts, and more. I hope you find it helpful for yourself, children or grandchildren, or friends who have lost their mothers.
I had created another Mother’s Day lens, Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts – Unique Mother’s Day Gifts. I enjoy finding unusual gifts, like poetry and personalized gifts. This is a fun lens, with kid projects to make on Mother’s Day, poetry books for your wife, books to share with kids, and personalized gifts, like M&M candy gifts. Stop by and share your favorite gift-giving on my link list.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Jennifer Akers
thanks for your usefull articles.
zevyra — May 9, 2009 @ 7:51 am
how great! he loves you, and wants you teo fel loved, like you have made him feell.
online payday advance — May 9, 2009 @ 2:03 pm
Jennifer, the lens for people whose Mum is no longer with us, is very beautiful.
AJ — May 10, 2009 @ 2:33 am
Oh, thank you, AJ. That lens holds my heart, and it means a lot to hear your kind words.
Jennifer Akers — May 10, 2009 @ 7:12 am
It was really upsetting to me this Mother’s Day… My mom isn’t doing so well, and of her 4 kids I was the only one to come celebrate the day in honor of her.
What is going to happen once we don’t have the opportunity to hug her and kiss her on her special day?
I like the great gift ideas, my mom’s birthday is in a week so I can use it for that since Mother’s day has already passed.
Professional Writing — May 14, 2009 @ 4:43 pm
You are right about realizing you have an extraordinary opportunity in enjoying your mom. With her illness, it’s natural to think about the day when she won’t be in your life.
It’s amazing that you were the only one to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom. When I was a case manager, I saw that frequently – one member of the family would provide total support, even though there were other family members. Keep your chin up – you’ll be able to say you did the right thing.
I hope you found a great birthday gift and enjoyed celebrating your mom’s birthday.
Jennifer Akers — May 19, 2009 @ 8:33 am