An enjoyable afternoon for me, when I just want to get away from the everyday things in my life, is to visit an antique shop or antique mall.
On my most recent trip I stopped and focused on this glass plate with a sweet matching cup. I almost immediately remembered why I loved it so!
Years ago, when my parents bought a new home in an ordinary subdivision setting for that time, my mother began to experience lots of neighbors. Most women in those days did not work, so getting together for coffee and such was common. Once a month the ladies took turns hosting luncheons. This was something new for my Mom, and I still recall her anxiety when it was her turn.
She cleaned and cooked and she even managed to buy some special dishes. She wanted everything to be special. The dishes were glass with small matching cups, which fit on the plate. She loved the little dishes, and although I was only in the sixth grade, I loved them too!
I bought the plate and cup and will always cherish the things I have in common with my Mom, especially the love of caring for my home as she did.
My story has a sad ending, my father was troubled and eventually lost our home. Overwhelming heartbreak fell on us, especially Mom.
This memory brings sadness and tears to my eyes when writing it, since today is my Mom’s birthday. Mom would have been 92 today.
My parents divorced, but Mom kept us all together with her love and caring. We all miss her every single day. She was the most loving Mother and Grandmother to all of us for all of her life.
My comfort is knowing she is in the presence of our Lord, and the suffering she experienced at the end of her life is over.
Happy Birthday dear sweet Mom.
