One of my favorite memories of Mother’s Day is of my Mom going out to our rose bush on Sunday morning to select a special red rosebud for each of her kids to wear to church. A red rose is worn on Mother’s Day by those whose mother is still alive and a white rose is worn by those whose mother has passed away. I didn’t realize at the time the significance of the color red, but now as a Mom and a Grandma, I look back with a thankful heart to have had her guiding hand and influence in my life all the years that I was growing up — to have had her wisdom and counsel during the years that I was raising my own kids — and now to have her friendship and listening ear as our kids have obtained their own independence. Thank you, God, for Moms.
“I am, for the most part, who I am because my good mother was who she was.” ~Richelle E. Goodrich
A lovely post, in every way. Thank you, Rebecca. Happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks, Laura! I hope you have a Happy Mother’s Day also!
My father-in-law followed the white rose tradition. Happy Mother’s Day to you too.
I hope you had a good Mother’s Day!
well said & heart felt.
Thanks, Wayne!
A beautiful tribute to Moms! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day, Rebecca!