Remind HN: Call your mother
Just a reminder that's it's mother's day. ;)
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And be thankful you can call your mother. Parents don't last forever: cherish them while you can.
I had the experience of losing my father when I was 17 or 18. It made a lasting impression, and I always try to send flowers/call the parents/grandparents that are left to let them know somebody is thinking of them.
I used to send my grandmother flowers every Mother's Day. Some years I was the only grandkid to do so, or to call. When she died a couple of years ago, I didn't buy a single flower for the funeral -- I had already done all of my flower-buying for her when it mattered: when she was still alive.
I had the experience of losing my father when I was 17 or 18. It made a lasting impression, and I always try to send flowers/call the parents/grandparents that are left to let them know somebody is thinking of them.
I used to send my grandmother flowers every Mother's Day. Some years I was the only grandkid to do so, or to call. When she died a couple of years ago, I didn't buy a single flower for the funeral -- I had already done all of my flower-buying for her when it mattered: when she was still alive.
Parents don't last forever: cherish them while you can.
My mother passed away in Sept. of last year, my father on the day I was set to walk for graduation getting my Master's (2004). It changes your outlook on the world when you don't have parental units in life. 28 was too young to be an orphan, but it happened. So, yes; cherish them indeed.
My mother passed away in Sept. of last year, my father on the day I was set to walk for graduation getting my Master's (2004). It changes your outlook on the world when you don't have parental units in life. 28 was too young to be an orphan, but it happened. So, yes; cherish them indeed.
When I've sent flowers to a funeral, I intended it for the living people who were grieving.
I lost my Dad two months ago. He was my best friend.
You are 100% right...Make time for your family and the other people who are really important to you in life. They won't be around forever.
You are 100% right...Make time for your family and the other people who are really important to you in life. They won't be around forever.
Not in all countries! But yes, happy Mother's Day to any mothers here on HN. (I don't know if there are any, but hey, it's worth a shot.)
Each year I end up in a panic state trying to remember if Mother's Day has come yet because someone posts something like this (or worse, a small reminder on a blog post) without saying "in the U.S".
I'm sure your mother would love to hear "sorry, I don't recognize Mother's Day today". ;)
Well - technically it's now no longer Mothers day here.. (And I don't think my mum would have appreciated a call at 11:40pm when you posted that message).. :)
(That being said - I did go and see Mum today - always worth doing)
(That being said - I did go and see Mum today - always worth doing)
Where I come from, mother's day is on March 8.
Unless you're British, because then you'll look like a dick for forgetting to do it two months ago ;-)
Unless you did remember 2 months ago, but forgot that you did, and you feel like a dick because thought you forgot to do it today (and it's 8pm, when your mum is likely asleep already…)
I got my mom a custom-made apron with the name of her food blog sewed on it.
http://tasteofbeirut.com
http://tasteofbeirut.com
Just did. Thanx for reminding.
Check! Just got off Skype with my grand mom and earlier today talked with my mother.
I envy people with skypeable grandmas :)
Forget calling her. We're going to the ITP, NYU Spring Show this afternoon.
Thanks for the reminder!
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