On Mother’s Day, each of us naturally thinks about our mother. That’s one of the ways we celebrate the occasion. And I think of my mom and remember how special she was.
But Mother’s Day is also another reason for me to be thankful for my son, Marshall. It’s only because of him that the holiday even applies to me.
So to celebrate Mother’s Day, I thought I’d post this picture of my mother, Marshall and me. Friends have said that, in this picture, we’re both looking at him as if to convince ourselves that he’s real. They’re right. This was taken shortly after he came home from the hospital, and the concept of being a mom was still sinking in for me.
The next picture was taken on my first Mother’s Day, when Marshall was almost a year old. Notice the red rose on my lapel. It was an old tradition at our church to wear a red rose if you were fortunate to still have your mother; a white one if she were no longer with you. It’s hard to see in this picture, but Marshall had a tiny red rosebud pinned to his hat.
That Mother’s Day was many years ago. The passing years have only proven to me how special it is to be a mother.
This next photo has nothing to do with Mother’s Day. But it’s probably my favorite picture of Marshall and me, and since I’m celebrating Mother’s Day today, I’m sharing it with you.
Happy Mother’s Day!
these days of mine 
I love each of the pictures you posted. The way you and Mama are looking at Marshall reminds me so much of how I felt when we brought you home from the hospital after you were born…even though it would be a couple of years before I became a mom, I was so afraid someone was going to make us “give you back”.
Happy Mother’s Day! Love you…
You are such a beauty. Marshall must be very lucky to have you as his loving mom. 🙂
Beautiful! Happy Mother’s Day, Dianne!
Ok, first of all you did it.
Ya made me cry with your sweet pictures and lovely words.
And second…what a blessed boy that Marshall is.
Hope you all have a beautiful day.
~d.
I guess I sometimes forget to include myself in the “mom” catagory and think only of my own mother. Your post yesterday about your mother inspired me to write one in rememberance of my Mama. Precious memories for both of us. And, I do remember the “white rose, red rose” tradition. We’re truly blessed aren’t we.
Happy Mother’s Day. You are a great mother.
Beautiful Post,…. Wishing you a very blessed and happy mother’s day.
Sue
Hope you had a lovely day!
I remember that moment when I brought my first child home and the concept that I was a mom was sinking in.
Thanks for sharing all the pics. They were adorable. Hope you had a wonderful mother’s day.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. =)
I’m so sorry this is a day late, but I loved the post. I’m not sure about the limit for characters in this text box, but it’s not nearly big enough to get all the words in!! Love you, Happy Mother’s Day!!
I hope your Mother’s Day was filled with joy and laughter! Marshall is a lucky son to have such a loving Mom as you. 🙂
I am so glad you posted about your son! I became a mother on Mother’s Day (many years ago), and it is one of the greatest privileges to share, invest in, and watch them grow and flourish. Thank you for sharing your family!