The Gift of Acceptance

 

 

I wonder how my mother is?

How does she do it?

How does she not complain or at least feel sad about how her life has changed.

But no.

 Recalling her daily ritual those little ordinary things that she did.

Such as picking a small bouquet from her garden for her kitchen window.

Baking cookies and pies.

Feeding her chickens.

Spending time in her garden.

Helping others in any way that she could.

She says she is fine. That healing takes time.

I hope that a ton of all that she is rubs off on me.

Comments

[Lil]

I think that as people get older they get wiser and more patient. At least that's what I've observed in my elders. "This too shall pass."

[Lil]

I think that as people get older they get wiser and more patient. At least that's what I've observed in my elders. "This too shall pass."

[marilyn]

i want to be like your mother and her sweet, loving ways.

[Jennifer Phillipps]

I think her wiseness has rubbed off on you already and you in turn share it with us all...best wishes to your Mom for a continued recovery and to you for your generosity of spirit...Jennie, NZ

[Carol]

I have been thinking so much about your mother. I hope we can all take a lesson from your amazing mom!

[Jeanne]

God bless your Mother and all of you
Love Jeanne

[jackie]

It is so nice to hear an update. We are all thinking about her (and sending healing vibes.) There is no better place to be than one's garden.

[Texasfrancophile]

So good to get a report from your Mother. Bless her soul she teaches us such a beautiful lesson.

[Kathy]

Your Mom truly is a beautiful person. Bless her heart.

[Cathleen]

Corey - it will - you're your mother's daughter! Bless you both1

[Ali]

What a wonderful example of how to live our life....
Ali

[Momof5]

Well… I think it already has. You are your mother’s daughter.

[Linda]

Ditto, Momo’s comments. Your mother’s stamp is strong and true on you, Corey—kind, generous, faithful, life-loving daughter.

[Susan]

Grace and grit. Our mothers show us so we can show our children and grandchildren if blessed. Thank you for sharing

[Shelley Noble]

You're there. You help so many through this meaningful blog.

[Melly]

As I have entered into my seventh decade of life, acceptance of trials and tribulations has become easier, almost natural. It's looking for a safe margin of the river when the turbulent current drags you, rather than to swim against it.
Your mother is a wise soul. She will recover with grace and patience to return to the things she loves.

[Teddee Grace]

I think your mother and mine were cut from the same cloth. My mother lived to be 100 and lived through so many tragedies that would have sucked the life out of many other people, but she prevailed. They do set a good example.