I ran a Mother's Day special in my Etsy shop. You had to read about the rules here in my blog and then put a note about your mom in the message to seller box. The response was huge! One of the requirements was that the sale had to be over $15 in order to qualify for the discount. I had many people who just wanted to share about their mom and put comments in anyway... It was so nice! Several people were grateful to talk about how they felt about their mom...
Here is a sampling of what some folks wrote...
Mother's Day Thought: I am 48 years old, but I still sorely miss my mom(my). She's been gone now for over 15 years and, on the one hand, it seems like eons since she was here. On the other, I still remember her stroking my hair when I would hug her just like it was yesterday (and my mom stood 3" shorter than me!) Of all things, this is the absolute, strongest memory I think of when thinking of my mom and Mother's Day. I miss her so...
Hi. Here is a little note about Mother's Day. This is only my second Mother's Day and my first where my son is old enough to actually give hugs - the best present ever! As a mom, I finally get why my mom has always told me "You're my whole heart." I know my mom would be content with just a hug too - but garnets are her birthstone and I couldn't resist! Moms take the cake!
Hi! I know my order isn't enough to qualify for your Mother's Day discount, but I wanted to leave my thoughts about my mom anyway, if that's okay. :o) My mother is my best friend. I hear so many of the women around me, some of my friends even, complain about their mothers, and I feel so blessed to have this wonderful woman as my mother. Of course she's imperfect. Of course she has made mistakes. But that only means that she has experience to help me in my life. She knows what life is about and she loves me enough to be there to guide me when I need it. She loves my children just as she loves me and it gives me such joy to see her interact with them and be able to watch them grow. I love her so much.
I have great memories of my Mom :) She always had time for me, and taught me about antiques & plants.
My Mom is what motherhood is all about, she is 93 years old and still worries about all seven of her children, now ranging in age 46-65. She has been an inspiration to all who know her and love her.
Wow - - Thanks everyone for sharing!
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That is so touching. What a terrific idea to do and I bet you had some very poignant stories.
I know I'm very late in reading your blog, but I'll still relate my story of my mom.
My mom will be 83 on July 6. She was a teacher for 32 years, raising 5 kids by herself as she was twice widowed. I'm the baby. She was also the baby. Of all the people in the entire world, I would like to be like her when I 'grow up' (and I'm 47 now so I better get to it if I'm going to succeed). She genuinely cares about others, no matter who they are. She has the biggest heart of anyone I know and she's one of the smartest people I've ever met. She has taught me so much that is beyond words, but mostly she has taught me to be patient with my son. Patient and understanding. That's hard to do because I'm a Taurus and have no patience whatsoever, but I have a little more now than I used to.
My mom's not getting any younger and I cry about that a lot. I'll miss her more than anyone can know and can't imagine life without her. Well, I'm sure you understand. I want my son to know her and to remember her and how kind and caring she was.
Thanks for letting me spout my tale. I appreciate it.
Thanks so much for sharing Ginger... I know how you feel about your mom...mine is everything to me and I can't imagine life without her!!
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