I grew up with lots of Love, nurturing, support, and encouragement.
My mother has always taken pride in being a mother. Her maternal instincts are on point. My mother didn’t have it easy raising me or my sister, but she certainly made it seem easy.
My mother stepped up to the motherhood plate and a lot of the time she carried the fatherhood plate too.
You know that saying “when life throws you lemons make lemonade?”
My mom can turn lemons into the best lemonade you’ve ever had in your life!
My mother definitely got that parenting thing down to a science.
We never wanted for anything, we never got into any trouble, we did well in school, and neither of us ever gave my mother any problems.
When you have a mother like mine, every day is Mother’s Day. 
My mother has a smile that lights up any room.
My mother is patient.
My mother is kind.
My mother is understanding.
My mother is compassionate.
My mother listens.
My mother does not judge.
My mother cooks our favorite foods and still makes us home made soup when we get sick. My mother loves and accepts me for who I am. My mother is a giver and a helper by nature. I have seen my mother graciously provide food, shelter, love, support, and encouragement to others on numerous occasions throughout my entire life. I admire my mother and the example that she has set. I’ve learned so much from my mother over the years and I’m still learning.
Thus far, one of the most valuable lessons my mother has taught me is:
The ABC’s
A ll things work to the greater good
B e Yourself
C hoose your friends wisely
D on’t worry
E verything happens for a reason
F orgive and don’t hold grudges
G ive graciously
H appiness is priceless
I nvest quality time
J ust do your best
K eep God 1st
L ove unconditionally
M ake time for fun
N ever give up
O bserve your surroundings
P atience is a virtue
Q uality over quantity
R espect is earned
S ay what you mean and mean what you say
T reat people the way you want to be treated.
U nderstanding (having the right understanding is important)
V alues
W hat is done in the dark, always comes to light.
X oxo (lots of hugs and kisses)
Y ou reap what you sow.
Z eal for life equals living life abundantly
~Marilyn~
I Love you mom.
I am thankful and proud to have such a phenomenal woman as my mother.
Originally Published on: May 11, 2008
That’s a tribute that a mother lives for! I am blessed to know your mother and she is everything you’ve said and more!! Happy Mother’s Day dear Marilyn!
I love your ABC’s. Happy Mother’s Day to all mommy out there! without you we are nothing. Love your mother while she’s still there for you. Cheers
You post reminds me of my mother. She is a wonderful woman, similar to what you have describe your mum. It is a pity that she left me last year and I no longer can celebrate mother’s day for her. I would have love to spend more time with her, but, now I can’t.
You are blessed. Do spend more time with your mum. Happy Mother’s Day.
Thats Very Nice of you I’m sure your mom loved it.
Ah! I totally forgot Mothers Day! What kind of son am I!?
Wow!! That is very sweet.. Your mother is very lucky to have a daughter like you
I adore your mother so much! You're such a lucky girl!
He did a good job. For it are mothers. We must and we care for them in our turn
100 % Love this articles, you right. I'm feel so. Everyday is mother day for me. Cause my mother's everything he have great power for giving lesson. I love your ABC' S that really sense.
You are lucky to have sweet mom!! I love also my mom very much who is very caring, sweet and humble person as mother. I have did something new for my mother on Mother's day and she was glad to get that one which I have given. I want to say that without mom, we are nothing…
To my mind those features of your dear mom are actual for every person who really loves and admires his own mother – I also think that my dear mother is the kindest, the most patient and the mildest person in the world! For me she's the best and the closest person!
What a fantastic tribute to your mother!! I hope that your celebrated mother's day with a bang!!
My regards to your Mom who is indeed a great lady.I wish to pay regards to all the Moms of the world this mothers day as I truly believe that " A God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers".
Mama, mommy, mom, kaa-san. No matter how we call our mothers they will always be special! Motherhood is often a 24/7 job that lasts a lifetime! We are so lucky that we have a mom that loves us!
Belated Happy Mothers Day to all The MOMS
I convey my deepest regard for your mother and also salute motherhood this mothers day. We all should love our Mother Always and keep her smiling.
Wow!congratulations! you have a great and wonderful mom! Thanks God!
I am not yet a mom, but I bet every mother lives to hear their daughter say such nice things about her. What you said reminded me of my own mom. There is nothing like the mother and daughter relationship. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Why should we remember mother only on Mother's Day. We have to remember mother every day because she is the Mother of you which means she is the mother of what ever you do.
Your mom was a great and wise woman! I'd like to be the same for my daughter! I try but sometimes I fail but I try!
Is (not was) Anna… and indeed she is an awesome woman
A nice post and a great tribute to mothers, Without you we would be nothing. We all have to keep reminding us self that. Respect your mother.
Reallt great mum. My mum was like that. I am proud of your and my mom.