Sending love today to all those who've lost their mother, however long ago

[Flimflammery]

Mine died a year and a half ago. I wish I could treat her to something luxurious, she was always so frugal.

Bless you, Mum, x

Hi Flim...I lost my Mum nearly 3yrs ago....she was always quite careful too and appreciated the most simple things. I planted some gladioli bulbs yest as they were her favourite. Miss u Mum xxx

Hi Haribo, the gladioli was a nice idea.

My DD occasionally says things out of the blue, such as 'I didn't like it when Gran died', or asks questions about how come Gran is not on this planet anymore but up in the sky but can still see us, right? How did she fly up there? It makes me smile and feel sad at the same time

My mum died 13 years ago, I still miss her so much, I would do anything to be able to sit, have a coffee and put the world to rights with her.

I know what you mean, boohoo.

When my DD does something incredibly cute and/or mischievous, I feel so sad imagining how my mother would have appreciated it, she would have really laughed.

I lost my mum 3 years ago too and it still really hurts. Especially since my little one never got to meet her. Not easy is it? But, she knew I loved her and I know she loved me. Just wish she was still here.
My friend gave me a rose soon after it happened. It is beautiful and flowers for ages and ages, and around the anniversary time, which makes me smile. It's like it knows.
Being a motherless mother is one of the most difficult things for me.
Thinking of you all today.

Yes, 'being a motherless mother' - that's it. It's so painful.

my lovely mum died two weeks ago its been very hard today

I'm so sorry for all of you for whom it was so recent. My mother died when I was 16, so an unbelievable 29 years ago - I do see her still, both in the mirror and in my DD, which is lovely. I hope you can get some comfort that way. And Mother's Day is always a hard day.

hugs to you all....a 'motherless mother sounds so sad but that's exactly what we are. It's still so hard isn't it? DS2 never got to meet Grandma and that really hurts but yes Flim! It warms my heart to know she would have loved him and laughed at some of his antics and relished telling me that 'I was just the same at that age'!!
What kind of rose is it Timeforcake? That's lovely it flowers around anniversary time....I'm hoping the gladioli flower around June for my Mum's anniversary.
Hope you've all had a good day and got through it....I had a moment with my thoughts earlier and lit a candle. Thinking of you all.

Thank you Flimflammery. I haven't mentioned it once today to my family (DH, 5DCs) but have been sad because it is ten years since I had a mother myself on Mothers' Day.
Seeing your post made me feel better because I could share my feelings with somebody who understands.

Thinking today also of three children I teach whose mothers died when they were little.
x x x

Mines been gone 8 years now and it still gets me on days like today. In fact Mothers Day is the hardest day of the year for me. My daughter never met her nana either - she sometimes points to her photo which chokes me up. Ive hated seeing all the "my mum is fab" Facebook statuses too! The motherless daughters book was excellent - dont know if anyones read it- really gave me an insight into how much this sort of thing really does affect people.
Thanks for this thread, really nice to be able to express my feelings about today.

I'm not too sure Haribo, but it is called 'memory' and has the most beautiful pink flowers. My fingers are not particularly green, but it has flourished since being in the garden and I can see it when I'm standing in the kitchen or dining room. It smells beautiful too. I will keep my fingers crossed that you have some beautiful flowers in June.

I also know some little ones who are in the same boat as us Greenwing, and you have reminded me of them too. Thank you.