Happy Mother's Day and Happy Other Mother's Day!
In her Letters from an American newsletter, Heather Cox Richardson shared a wonderful piece this morning about Sally, one of her other mothers. She refers to other mothers as the cool aunts, the elderly ladies, the family friends, even the mentors who whip us into shape. I would add mother-in-law to the list.
I loved my mother....she died when I was just 29 years old. But I've been lucky to have several other mothers in my life in life: Beverly, Lucy, Margie, Carol, Marian, Connie, Muffy, and Peggy come to mind. They have all helped whip me into shape in one way or another.
We had a family brunch today...and took the opportunity to spread Margie's ashes. Margie was an extra special other mother.
Happy Mother's day to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen!
DeleteI always look at your blog in the morning before reading Heather because I get a bit of joy from you before facing hard truths from her!! Seriously, I loved her piece about other mothers and have had a few of my own! So glad you had a nice day with your family, MaryAnn. I had a long conversation with my daughter in Canada and a lovely lunch out with my hubby! Judy
ReplyDeleteSo good to connect with our kids no matter where they are. And what's not to love about a lunch out with the hubby! Sounds like we both had a nice Mother's Day.
DeleteI always learn something from Heather.