Tag Archives: mother’s day
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY . . .
My mom grew up during the Great Depression. It was a time of much change in the country. Not only was a World War raging across the sea, but women were put to work in factories. Up until then, they … Continue reading
TODAY IS NATIONAL TRAIN DAY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today is National Train Day and tomorrow is Mother’s Day, so I thought I’d combine my post to include both of them. In the olden days, when I was just a girl … Continue reading
IN OUR CHILDREN’S EYES
Today, May 11, 2024 is designated for birth mothers. Because I am going through the calendar of May, I’m sharing this older post about parenting. When children are young, they look to their parents as superheroes – men and women … Continue reading
MOTHERS OF ALL SIZES & SHAPES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Two lonely hearts once met and at that meeting found, That God already knew new life would soon abound, The two began a quest to build a monstrous nest, They scavenged anything that … Continue reading
TO MOMS EVERYWHERE
There are days when you grow weary, when your back will hold no more When your eyes grow sad and teary, and you run for the back door, Your dreams of sleeping in are crushed. The coffee’s running out, The oatmeal … Continue reading
I’M A GREAT GRANDMOTHER
The following post was written five years ago when my granddaughter was just starting high school and they had a program designed to help young women learn about parenting. The program included a robotic doll that responded with crying when … Continue reading
MOTHER’S DAY THOUGHTS
In a few days, it will be Mother’s Day Not a day goes by that I don’t think of this amazing woman. She helped to define and shape me throughout my life. She gave me confidence to be proud of … Continue reading
FORGOTTEN LUNCHES AND LOST SOCKS
As the mother of three adult children and the grandmother of three adult children, you wouldn’t think I’d be thinking about forgotten lunches and lost socks. The truth is, these things have haunted me for most of my existence. Now … Continue reading
LEADER OF THE PACK
My mother passed away several years ago, but if there was something she passed along to her daughters, their daughters and future daughtrs it was a steely backbone, a great sense of humor, the ability to persevere in times of … Continue reading
THINGS I WISH I HADN’T SAID AS A MOM
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I have a lot of regrets as to how I raised my children, but at the same time I thank God for helping me through the process. There were things I wish I had … Continue reading
MOTHERS WHO INFLUENCED MY LIFE
She entered my life just after I turned five – a most traumatic experience for one of the most spoiled children in the world. After all, I was the first grandchild on both sides of the family tree. I had … Continue reading
MOTHERS WHO INFLUENCED MY LIFE
My mother’s mom was the wife of a farmer. I knew she had dreams of a big city life and whenever she had the chance she showed her ability to make people laughy with her entertaining antics. She was a … Continue reading
MISS YOU, MOM
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The vision of your loveliness is etched within my heart, My memories imprinted there, I don’t know where to start, I know that I was loved by you, with an unending love, … Continue reading
ALWAYS A MOTHER
Yesterday, my friend Lynn Abbott at inkandimage sent me a comment that inspired me to write this post today. When we think of mothers, we tend to visualize women with small children – struggling to get through sleepless nights, no time for themselves, laundry … Continue reading
THE INNER WORKINGS OF A MOM
Maybe it’s something to do with my past or my fear of failure that’s driven me to be a worrier. Maybe it’s something common only to women – especially when they become mothers. Maybe it’s a combination of both these … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU STACK UP?
Having just returned from our grandson’s graduation celebration, we were happy to discover he already has a “job.” It’s just a taste of what he will do in his lifetime, but nonetheless he will be learning some great skills and gaining … Continue reading
EVEN WHEN I’M OLD AND GREY
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grey headed, O God, forsake me not; until … Continue reading
AM I A SECOND GUESSER?
Yesterday Brandon Adams at https://brandonjadams.com, wrote a great post about mothers that prompted me to respond. My motherhood journey was much like the one he spoke about in “To The Mother Who Second Guesses Herself.” It seems from the day … Continue reading
SAD MOTHER’S DAY?
Soon we’ll be observing a day honoring mothers. Let’s not forget those who have lost children and pray that this day will also honor them for their gift of life. These are the ones who don’t find much joy in … Continue reading
MY MOTHER IN LAW
My mother-in-law was a very classy lady, who dressed perfectly, with hat, gloves and all the proper accessories. She was soft spoken, an excellent partner to her husband, a great cook, a wonderful mom. I wanted to emulate her, because she … Continue reading
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