My dear Mother had no idea what Farming was nor did she want to share the work load!! My Father asked her to help move hogs from one pen to the other! Now many of you know she might as well been herding chickens. My Father had a gate & she had nothing plus she was scared to death of them. The little pigs ran right past her allowing my Father the privilege of berating her. Well she announced she was leaving him to herd his own pigs & she would never assist in this task again & she didn't.
This is Mothers 3rd anniversary since she left us! We all miss her so much!! I love you Mom.
Mom was always kind to everyone and especially to her 4 children. She would hug and kiss us whenever we needed support and encouragement. She was a GREAT cook and always seemed to improve. I would ask her for recipes and when I tried to replicate them I never could because besides the little adjustments she made to them that were not written down she always added some love that only a Mom can do.
We were very lucky to have such a kind loving mother and I will always cherish the memory of her.
Our Mother was a unique Lady. She was very independent and loved life, travelling and was always ready to go if the wheels were turning. I miss her company and her baked goods. She made the best sweet rolls on this earth and never made a small batch. Even as she got older she loved her sweets but would never ever admit to it. As a matter of fact she would get upset @ its mention by her Grandchildren. Animals all loved her.She loved the little as well as the big dogs and they loved her. She flew to see her children even if I had to accompany her because she refused any type of assistance @ the airports. I love you Mom and wish you were with me because I know you would have been a huge help to me through my cancer. I'm glad you weren't though because it would have broken your heart. I miss you so much.
My last visit to see Mom when she was healthy was in April 2012. When Allen and she picked me up at the Omaha airport, she was very happy because Allen and I were both visiting for a week.
As we left the airport, Allen recounted the tale of their trip to the airport to pick me up. As Allen told the story, at one point he asked Mom which way he should go. She told him he could turn right at the next intersection. So, he turned right. After going a short distance, Allen didn't like the looks of the neighborhood and asked mom if she was sure it was the right way. She said, "I don't know. I've never come this way before!" Well, you can just imagine Allen's reaction to that bit of news. Fortunately, they arrived at the airport in time to meet me as I got off the plane.
For the remainder of the day, Allen teased mom unmercifully about her direction-giving skills. She was so tickled by his embellishments of the story that we laughed and laughed and laughed with each retelling. It was wonderful to see her so happy!
For the entire week, we talked, laughed, and enjoyed being together. What a joy this memory is to me on this second anniversary of Mom's passing.
I miss her a lot and often wish I could hear her laughing like she did that day.
