Yo Mama

[Mike.357]

I love my Mom more than anyone in this world.

Her and my Dad are being moved this weekend from their apartment ( which has become the hood) into a "senior" center type apartment. Her and Dad will have their own space, come and go as they please, and get fed twice a day by the facility.

My problem is I can't be there to assist in the move. My truck is in bad shape, (suspension) and with our ongoing legal bills there is not really gas money anyway.

There is plenty of help to move them. God bless my brothers, sister, their families. They will get Mom and Dad settled in. Everyone is thrilled this is finally going to happen. This will add years to Mom's life and will get her off the old Man's back, adding years to his life. All of this is great stuff.

Anyway, for those of you who are able to. Call your Mom for me and tell her you love her. If you can, visit her this weekend, do so for me. Hug her and tell her Mike.357 sends a special reminder that you love and appreciate what she has done for you your entire life.

So to you Mother's everywhere, I love you and there is nothing like being a Mother.

Mom, I love you.

[oldogy]

Touching.

oldogy

[Guest db99wj]

Touching.

oldogy

Didn't see that "." at first, thought you were saying " touching oldology.". Thinking that was not very nice!

Anyway, very true Mike. My mom cam down to our house and spent the night this weekend. We are headed up to her house labor day!

[Oh Shoot]

Goin' down 'Nooga to spend a week or so with mater on Monday.

(but was already going to, Mike)

- OS

[Guest jackdm3]

Holy $#!+. Mother's Day already?

[Guest mahahn]

Don't forget that your wife is also a Mama.

[Motasyco]

I was a single parent for many years. One of my most prized possessions is a Mother's Day card my son made for me when he was about 6 or 7 years old. He made it in school when the other kids were making their Mother's Day cards. It helped me to realize the everyday difficulties a kid deals with without a mother.

My mom died from cancer many years ago but her love and her smile are with me every day.

Thanks Mike for giving us this opportunity to think about our mothers.

[vontar]

Sounds like everything is working out good.

It is funny, growing up, mom and I fought like cats and dogs, but after I got moved out we are closer then ever. We talk often on phone and visit a few months.

[dlm37015]

my mom was always my best friend i lost her a long time ago .

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

I love my mom.

But very rarely ever get to talk to her.

[Oh Shoot]

I love my mom.

But very rarely ever get to talk to her.

One of you doesn't have a phone?

- OS

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

Well, it's a long story. When I was little, probably 5, my parents divorced. When they did, I was, obviously, placed in my mother's care. Mom's know best.

About a year in, my mother became a raging alcoholic. Throwing things and passing out on the couch and such. She wouldn't cook dinner, I was 6 and had to walk 1/2 mile up the road to eat some nights, after I stole money out of her purse.

My dad saw me walking up the road one day, and picked me up. To this day, my mother calls MAYBE once every three months... Still drunk, saying she loves me.

We don't talk much.

[Oh Shoot]

Well, it's a long story...

Sorry to hear that. That's tough situation, for sure.

- OS

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

Its all good. H20 Under the bridge.

[Guest Sgt. Joe]

I am happy for you and your parents Mike.

It is sad that so many of our elderly have worked all their lives to have a home only to see the neighborhoods taken over by the thugs. I have a few friends who are in the same situation with their parent or parents, none of them are able to offer any help to them these days other than just to be there as much as possible and use them phones.

I lost my mom in 1998 and then my wife lost hers in 2004 out of no where, the lady was the picture of health and my very favorite in-law. Pancreatic cancer took her and took her fast. She was the elementary school librarian in McKenzie for 40 years, there is seldom a week or two that can go by that I dont run into someone who remembers her.

Needless to say Mothers Day is tough here. And now my wife's dad is in very bad shape, I dont look forward to us losing him as he has also become a good friend and is the only one who understands my complaints about the wife and some of her habits such as pack-ratting needless things. The odd part is that her and him are exactly the same but neither thinks so. It is kinda funny listening to them talk about each other as they are describing themselves.

He could use all the Prayers anyone would offer right now, this will be the first new school year that he will not be starting work when the school starts back, he is a Professor at Bethel College in McKenzie and like MIL was has been in his job there for over 40 years. I think that idea alone is a lot of his problem now.

I certainly dont wish him ill or any more bad health but do hope this is the year he finally retires and finds a nice retirement home so that he can have a few years of worry free enjoyment. That man with all his ills has simply amazed me at the pace he keeps during the school year. I do hope he recovers yet I also hope he retires.

Words can not express how happy I am for you that you still have your parents and that they are making this move to bigger and better things. I bet they feel like they are very young again just by doing this. You my friend ARE doing your part by taking care of their grand and great grand kids, and I am certain that they know that.

Many Blessings in the wind to ya Mike and you too Glock.

[Guest gunnutt]

I lost my mom to cancer 9 years ago and there is not a day that goes by that i dont wish i could tell her i love her,so dont miss a chance to do that you never know what the future holds,john

[Punisher84]

I'm still very lucky to have my Mom and I love her dearly. This thread has kinda made me think about some things because we've been a little to distant lately for her tastes I think. She knows my job and family and new house have been taking up alot of time, but you know, I'm still baby Punisher in her eyes. She is my hero though and I love her to death and yes, I do tell her that.

[Guest pjblurton]

At the age of 4: Mom knows everything!

At 8: Mom knows a lot!

At 12: Mom doesn’t really know everything.

At 14: Mom doesn’t know anything.

At 16: Mom doesn’t exist.

At 18: She’s old fashioned.

At 25: Maybe Mom does know a little about this!

At 35: Before we decide, let’s ask Mom.

At 45: I wonder what Mom thinks about this?

At 55: I wish I could ask my Mom about this....

I'm 38. Lost my pop's 5 years ago. Mom is now 70. Even though most of the time she's still bat**** crazy, she's one tough (and smart) old cookie!