Re posting this today - birthday of my mother
“The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained” author unknown
Rosemary is my mother’s name and today
is her birthday, which has always been special occasion for me. I never forget
her birthday and always loved to celebrate with her, affirming, and appreciating
her for all that she was for me in my life.
I used to pick up a saree a month in
advance and ensure that everything is ready, the fall for the saree is stitched,
her blouse given to the tailor, accompany her to the church, say the rosary in
the evening and also enjoy the delicious meal prepared by her. (As I was not a
great cook J and my mother
had special gift of cooking and serving.)
She was a happy lady, ever smiling,
spreading cheer and joy with good sense of humor and loved socializing. Even my
friends were entertained by her and would always write, and speak to me about
her hospitality and the way she greeted people and start off a conversation.
Her memories continue to touch my heart, and inspire me to imbibe her qualities and keep her alive in my life. Her death was untimely and sad and happened in such a manner that I couldn’t do much from my part J .
Despite whatever happened I am proud
that she was my mother, and grateful for all that she did for me to enable and
empower me in my life. She would always
state that once she becomes immobile, she would never want to be around and
preferred a peaceful death troubling none. Only one thing she dreamt and longed
for, to live with dignity in her own house, which was hers but sadly, was never
fulfilled and she easily let go and preferred death.
Someday when the pages of my life end,
I know that
You will be one of
Its most beautiful chapters- unknown
This is a wonderful tribute to your mother Genevive. Happy birthday Rosemary! I often think of my late mother and your quote by 'unknown' is lovely - 'someday when the pages of my life end, I know that you will be one of its most beautiful chapters'.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan for your thoughts and nice to know that you liked the quote from the unknown.... I loved the quote too and it resonated with my thoughts:)
DeleteA lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteThank you and appreciate your presence:) here.
DeleteA lovely tribute Genevive to your mother - I see you wrote it 3 years ago but it’s as fresh as dew. lovely to have, or have had, these rituals around her birthday 🦋
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan, that so very sweet of you and yes everything is so fresh as a dew in my mind and I know she lives in me as I keep practicing some of her kind deeds in small little ways. The memories stay forever for a long time...
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