Mother's Day

In the U.S. we have a day set aside in May to honor Mother's.

I miss my Mother especially on this day. My mother was the most optimistic person I have ever known. She always pointed out the positive in every situation, even when it was apparent there wasn't one.  Crippled with rheumatoid arthritis, it hardly sidelined her or caused her to complain. She kept all five of her girls in check, despite the fact that most  of us towered over her. Having what seemed like total recall, she could tell you what relative was born on which date and probably what day of the week it was. She delighted in being around her grandchildren and laughed out loud at everything they did or said.She was not a good cook, or a good housekeeper but she was a joy to be around.She loved her soap operas and her Dallas Cowboys (football team) and when she was younger I remember her large stacks of True Romance Magazines.She did not drink or smoke or use bad language...but on Christmas Eve for some reason she always tried to smoke one cigarette and have a glass of Mogan David wine.Yes, that sickly sweet stuff that tasted more like cough syrup. Rest in Peace Mother. Your five girls and seven grandchildren, as far as I know, are all behaving themselves and without a doubt everyone of us miss you. To all of the Mothers out there I wish you a very Happy Mothers Day.