Comments on: Since Mother Went Away

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:08:37 +0000

That’s neat. One thing about those shamrocks. When you think they’re dead, I mean it’s nothing but bare dirt for weeks in the pot, keep it in the sun and keep watering it a little and they will come back very suddenly. It’s happened over and over, but it surprises me every time. Little shoots will come up and start growing an inch a day.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:39:07 +0000

That’s sweet, Carol, thanks.

I finally have a pot of those shamrocks myself, dug from my aunt’s garden just before selling her house. They’re a little spindly at the moment from having been transplanted during the winter, but I think they’ll fill in nicely in a few months. Funny to think they have cousins out there with you!

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:23:32 +0000

I remember your mother, Ardis. And I still have several pots of shamrock flowers that I got from her when we visited your parents at their house. Lovely lady.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:22:47 +0000

Thanks again, friends.

Meghan, the last couple of years, I was conscious every time I said goodbye to Mom that it might be the last time, and I made an effort every time as I hugged her goodbye to make a deliberate memory — where she came to on my shoulder, the scent of her body powder and even the scent of her fabric softener, how her cheek felt against mine, how her shoulders felt as I hugged. And I would remember to think about that from time to time to fix the memory as tightly as possible. I’m sure glad I did.

By: Meghan M.

Meghan M. — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:25:09 +0000

Beautiful. My heart goes out to all those who have lost their dear mothers. And I thank you also for the powerful reminder to cherish every moment I still have with my mother.

By: Mina

Mina — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:04:53 +0000

Oh I how I understand your comment, Maurine. My grandmother died in 2007 and I still find myself reaching for the phone to call her nearly every weekend.

A lovely tribute, Ardis, for you, your mother, and all of us…

By: Maurine Ward

Maurine Ward — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:30:08 +0000

I still find myself wanting to talk to my mother and she died in 1990. I’m thinking of you today, Ardis.

By: Andrew's Other Half

Andrew's Other Half — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:43:25 +0000

I wish that I could take you in my arms and hold you for a bit, but as that isn’t possible at the moment, I send my heartfelt love and sorrow. Besides, who ever said that Mothers’ are far from their children? I am sure that your Mom is close to you today, as well ason all other important and difficult days.

By: Proud Daughter of Eve

Proud Daughter of Eve — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:35:49 +0000

When my mother lost hers, a few years after losing my grandfather, she said “You’re never too old to feel like an orphan.” I’m sorry for your loss, Ardis.

By: kevinf

kevinf — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:33:30 +0000

It took a couple of years for the loss of my mother in 2001 to really settle in. So many times since then and since my Dad died, that I just wish I could sit down and talk to them. I know we all look forward to when we can do that again.