Surrounded by the Love of a Mother for all Eternity

 

Moo Cow pictures by coffee maker

Although my mother has been gone for 17 years, I've made it a habit to enjoy her company every morning with my coffee.

See those two pictures above my coffee maker? When my mother--who we called "Moo"--passed, I took these two small cow pictures from her kitchen to hang in my kitchen above my coffee maker to remember her by. She loved cows and had many cow pictures in her house. That's how we came to call her Moo.

These little Moo Cow pictures are such a reflection of her. They make me smile and think of her each an every morning.

"Cow with 28 AA udders"

This picture my mother named 'cow with 28 AA udders" is the first one I look to in the morning as I make my coffee. I check to see if the picture is hanging crooked, indicating that MOO has been by to say hello. As I straighten the picture, I smile and say hello back to her, feeling her spirit embrace me. Then I tease her about her "classic handwriting" she was so proud of, and I see that sassy look in her eyes looking back at me.

Moo's Americana Cow

Moo was a mother with a great sense of humor who 'loved all her children equally'. Despite being a fulltime mother and raising 6 kids well, she was also community-minded, taking an active role in serving as a poll worker for elections as long as I can remember, and serving as town historian for Los Altos Hills, California for 30 years. 

These days as I talk to her over my brewing coffee, I talk to her about what's brewing in our America today. I know she's out there egging me on, encouraging me to stand up and speak up for our democracy. She is my role model for being civic minded, kind, and compassionate, and she continues to give me strength. She was a woman who had 'the gift of helps', who always reached out in practical ways to care for those less fortunate.

Moo, my angel of light, on my Refrigerator

As I reach into the refrigerator for cream for my coffee, I visit the picture of Moo--Nosey Rosy; Ready Betty; Dr. Mom; Mother of Shining Light--and smile back at her shiny smile. This is how I will always remember her in my heart. She was a bright shining light for all.

If we allow it, we are surrounded by the love of our mothers for all eternity. This is one of the most important things to carry with us throughout life, even after our mother is long gone.

When it's their time to pass, all mothers hope to leave their children with memories, laughter, love, and a legacy to help them do well in life. 

Find ways to honor your mother when she's alive and after she's gone. Create rituals that allow you to visit with your mother and to call upon her wisdom. 

For My Children

After I'm Gone

When I die

Set my spirit free

Burn my body

Spread my ashes 

on land and at sea.

Plant Lavender

over my ashes;

Visit me daily

when I'm in bloom.

Talk to me 

when you come to water;

Tell me about your day,

and share with me what matters.

Inhale Lavender's sweet scent

and think on me, 

Knowing my spirit 

is bigger and more beautiful

than what you could see.

No need to miss me 

as my spirit 

flows through your veins,

I'm there to uplift you, 

my sweet baby I named.

When you need me

I'll be there;

 I’ll touch your face,

I’ll dry your tears,

I’ll make you laugh,

I’ll help you see

I’m not gone

My spirit is still to be.

 

So carry on with me in your heart

And enjoy your life

Despite worries, difficulties and strife.

 

I’ll still be here behind the veil

to cheer you on and

Fill your heart 

with memories and smiles

For all eternity.