I walked into a grocery store the other day and saw a red balloon that had “Mother’s Day, May 8” written on it. It sent me into immediate grief mode — you see, my mom is gone. I know I took her for granted when she was around — to be honest I thought she’d be in my life forever. When I found out my mom was dying, I did my best to treasure every second I had left with her. We bonded so much in those final days. My only regret is that I just wish I did it sooner.
For those of you who still have your mom’s, this is my message to you:
This Mother’s Day, reach out to your mom and tell her how much she means to you, and how much you love her.
Regardless of whether you’re close to your mom or there’s a divide between you, reach out to your mom.
Give her your time and attention even if you’re busy. Make that call or send her flowers with a note of deep gratitude if you’re far away.
Even if your relationship hasn’t always felt so loving, make that call and tell her you love her.
Show your gratitude for everything she did for you. A mother’s love and her physical presence in your life is so much more important than you realize. Thank her and let her know about those good things she did to make you the person you are today.
Let her know how much you learned from her regardless of how much she guided you. She did her best, she was also learning along the way. Thank her for all those times she put you ahead of her own needs.
Whether she was the best mom ever or missed the mark a few times in your life, she’s still here. There’s still an opportunity for both of you. Your connection runs deeper than you realize so don’t be afraid to reach out.
Finally, let your mom know she’s irreplaceable — because she is. You can’t see the bond that’s been there since birth but you can feel it. And you should know that nobody will ever love you as much as your mom.
