For Mother's Day ♥

Leaca at Simply Blogged posted this meme yesterday and offered it to any who would like to participate.

My mother passed away in 1997 and in honour of her memory, I thought I would participate as it isn't possible to give her a gift or a card. This photograph was the last one taken of us together, Christmas 1996.


1. What are some traits that you have picked up from your mother (whether you like it or not)?

I learned to be resourceful in times of stress, distress or difficulty. I learned to be kind to others, to offer a helping hand and to do so without any motive other than kindness and doing a good deed. I inherited her sense of humour and her wit.

2. What is your mother's favorite flower?

She loved gladiolus. She very much disliked carnations (always, always reminded her of funerals and if she could smell carnations and there were none around, she knew someone was going to die..she was never wrong).

3. What is a memory of your mother that you go to often?

When I'm sad or down or need a hug, I think of all the times my mother was there for me when I was ill or struggling with something. My mother wasn't a great one for hugs but she had a way of letting you know that no matter what you needed, she would move heaven and earth to make it happen.

4. What is your favorite feature about your mom? (scent, eyes, skin, smile, personality trait).

Her hands. I loved looking at my mother's hands, holding her hand, watching her work.

5. What is your favorite meal your mother made? treat that she baked?

This could fill pages!!! I loved her porcupine balls -- ground beef rolled in white rice, baked and then covered with tomato soup. My mother was not a gourmet...simple fare always prepared with love (and on a budget!). I also loved her macaroni and cheese either made with cheese or one she'd make with cream of celery soup. Both were foods I would request as comfort food during an illness or recovery. Her baking? Mouth watering cinnamon sticky buns, cookies, shortbread, mincemeat squares, date squares, brownies (from scratch!) with walnuts and icing!

6. Are there any mothers other than your own that you honour or think about on Mother’s day?

My mother-in-law. And when my sister was alive, my boys always gave her a card and a gift for an aunt on Mother's Day as she was unmarried and had no children of her own, but was like a little mother to my boys.