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Sunday, May 10, 2015

MOM - a Mother's Day re-run

MOM
These were my words at my Mothers funeral.  Thinking of you today Mom!
Happy Mother's Day to all you great Moms (and Mums)


Good, better, best, never let it rest; until your good is better, and your better best.
These are the words of exhortation drummed into Mom at an early age by some ancient grade school teacher.  Words she always remembered, and often repeated.


Mom passed away today October 25, 2010.


I often wondered what Mom would have become if she were raised in an age where women were not held back by corporate, educational and social limits.  For the most part her choices were to become a secretary, nurse, teacher, or a Mom.  She became a Mom.  She was a good Mom, better than most and the best she could be.


Mom never tried to have the “perfect” life, as some of us do.  She was not perfect; none of us are, but she always tried to be a perfect person as few of us do.


Good, better, best, never let it rest; until your good is better, and your better best.


You can rest now Mom. For a long time you have been the best.


We love you Mom, and we will always miss you!
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17 comments:

  1. RiverMay 10, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    a lovely tribute to your mother.

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  2. TexWisGirlMay 10, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    really sweet.

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  3. ManzanitaMay 10, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    A precious tribute to your Mother and everyone can relate. You shook my memory..... my mother used to say that too.

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  4. troutbirderMay 10, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Well said, Joe.

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  5. SandeeMay 10, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Very well said and I could duplicate this post about my mom that died of ALS when she was 60.

    Have a fabulous day and my Mrs. Cranky have a very happy Mothers Day. ☺

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  6. bettyMay 10, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    What a beautiful tribute to your mom! I hadn't heard that expression is a long time "good, better, best" etc., brought back memories indeed.

    betty

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  7. JMay 10, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    I think this beautiful woman who had strong, honorable values raised two handsome sons who live those exact same values today.

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  8. Should Fish MoreMay 10, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Well said, Joeh. I wish more could have a mom like that, and appreciate her the way you did.

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  9. stephen HayesMay 10, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    A lovely tribute to someone who was undoubtedly a special person and a wonderful mother.

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  10. Arkansas PattiMay 10, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    What a sweet post Joeh. Anyone who lived by those words was a special person.

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  11. CatalystMay 10, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    I would say the same about my Mom, who passed away when I was just 13.

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  12. ValMay 10, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    That's sweet. They are always in our heart.

    I only hope my sons will remember me as fondly.

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  13. Pixel PeeperMay 10, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    What a great idea to repeat these words from your Mom's funeral on Mother's Day! A beautiful tribute.

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  14. AnonymousMay 10, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    A beautiful tribute to a wonderful mom!!

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  15. jenny_oMay 10, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Loving words, and from the heart, Joe. Sometimes those with good moms (and dads) don't know how good they have it, but it sounds like you did.

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  16. messymimiMay 10, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    How sweet and precious your memories of your mother must be!

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  17. MunirGhiasuddinMay 10, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Your mom must have been a terrific lady. Your memories seem very vivid and recent. I am sure she must have known how much you cared.
    I miss my mom too. She was also a wonderful mom. I hope that I told her enough times how much I loved her.
    I think we should all tell our loved ones good things about them.
    Happy Mother's day to you too, because mothering is never easy without the love of dads.

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