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| Norma Jean |
My second mother was Doris Lillian. She came into my life when I was 15. We struggled for a few years (oh, boy, did we struggle!), but we finally found that mother-daughter love. I will be forever grateful to Doris for mothering me when I was so unlovable.
But these afterthoughts aren't about sadness. They're about happy memories and gratitude. That's what Mother's Day is all about.
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| Mother (left) with her sisters |
So I want to remember these amazing women.
Norma Jean was a wonder woman! She could do anything. She was creative, artistic, musically gifted, intelligent, and beautiful. I have often thought she was been born in the wrong century. If she'd had the nurturing and encouragement women receive today, she'd have ruled the world!
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| Doris Lillian - my second mom |
Doris Lillian was quiet, unassuming, and also beautiful. She was one of the strongest women I have ever met in my life. She succeeded in convincing my father to stop drinking, and that amazing feat changed him into someone I could love. But above all else, I will love Doris for the way she loved my children. My heart always melted when I saw her interacting with my boys. She made my children feel as if they were her treasure, and for that I will always be grateful!
Can you sum up in a few sentences why your mother is (or was) special?
2 comments:
You are so right, Donna. Mother's Day should be a happy one. It must have been so terrible to lose your mother at such a young age. But you were lucky yo have such a loving step mom.
My own mother is still alive. Old and frail but so sweet and fun. She is my best friend and I feel so blessed to have her.
What a beautiful post!
My mom (and dad) are amazing! They raised 5 kids on "farmers wages" through the early 80s. We didn't have a lot but we had love, health and food. They constantly ran to our activities and have always supported us in everything.
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