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Post by bluepoprocks on Sept 1, 2014 2:27:20 GMT
I can't think of anything my mom said to me that was nice. She wasn't mean to me really but I know I wasn't her favorite. She did like to talk about my short comings. My sister on the other hand could do no wrong. When my sister moved out my mom actually cried because she didn't come around to see her. I had to force my sister to come to Sunday dinner every week so mom wouldn't be so upset.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2014 3:03:04 GMT
My mom always told me she was my very best friend. I just didn't believe her for the first 30 years of my life. I thank God every day for opening my eyes and the time we have now.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2014 3:05:46 GMT
My mom has always told me I'm a good mom. Of course, I always respond that I had a good teacher.
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Post by chlerbie on Sept 1, 2014 3:28:03 GMT
When my mom was very ill and in hospice, they called us one day because she felt like it was going to be that day. I was quite far away and when I got there, the nurse said, "She kept saying she was worried she'd never see Stephanie again." My brother came with his kids, and usually she'd be all about them, but this day, she just kept sitting with me, holding my hand and said, "You're so pretty. I just think you're wonderful." It was just the warmest moment and one I think of often when I'm down. I miss her terribly. She definitely was my cheerleader.
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garcia5050
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Post by garcia5050 on Sept 1, 2014 4:00:07 GMT
Compliments from my mom are hard to come by. A couple of years ago, she told me I picked a better husband for myself than she did for herself. I didn't think she cared much for my DH, so that was nice.
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anniebygaslight
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Post by anniebygaslight on Sept 1, 2014 6:10:29 GMT
My mother never had a good word to say to or about anyone.  She never took part in any conversation that wasn't about her or her imaginary ailments, of which there were many. |
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Post by *Scrapper*Stamper* on Sept 1, 2014 10:38:14 GMT
About the best I can come up with is that she's glad I found my husband
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momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Sept 1, 2014 14:54:54 GMT
Growing up my sister was the "favored" one (or more needy as Mom calls it now.) Either way I was more the problem child where she towed the line all the time and seemed favored by Mom. These days i'm the one who is closer to Mom and sister is not essentially through her own doing (without a long story she really doesn't make much effort to be.) So things can turn around for all those Mom's who may not be close to their daughters growing up.
Anyway back to the question. My Mom has told me on more than one occasion that i'm a great mother, which is always nice to hear. She's also been known to tell me as well as her friends how lucky they are to have me (and how much I do for them when that applies.)
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Post by octoberbeauty on Sept 1, 2014 15:34:58 GMT
I'm about to go through something incredibly difficult. My mom told me this weekend that I'm a strong woman and can make it through this.
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Post by pridemom on Sept 1, 2014 16:54:17 GMT
She said that my children have turned out well. Does that count?
She once told me she felt closer to my cousin than to me. Which is fine, they are both horrible mothers.
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Post by mom2emilytaryn on Sept 1, 2014 17:46:23 GMT
How about something my dad said to me? Actually, he is not much on saying things in person, but he writes the best cards and sends the best emails. I save every one of them! I just went back to teaching in December after being home for several years with my kids, and my dad sent me this email after reading my classroom blog:
Ever since you were just a little girl you had already made up your mind that you would become a teacher when you grew up. Teaching was always in your blood. I can tell by your blog that you are really enjoying your job. I am sure your kids parents can see this also by reading your blog. You can feel the excitement you have watching your kids grow with each new learning experience. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you didn't win Teacher of the Year award. I know I don't tell you enough but I am so PROUD of you. You are a great teacher and even a greater Mom to Emily and John. Too bad they don't issue Mom of the year because in my book you would win it also.
Seriously made me tear up when I read it then, and still does now. Words of affirmation are my love language for sure!! I love reading this thread, so positive!!!
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Post by stefferoo on Sept 1, 2014 19:09:43 GMT
Aww, this is making me miss my mom.
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Post by tarheelgurl on Sept 1, 2014 19:52:25 GMT
Where's my Kleenex? All these sweet stories are making me tear up.
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Post by ceepea on Sept 2, 2014 0:13:41 GMT
Right before she died she told me that I was such a good mom to my boys. The best compliment I have ever received.
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Post by 5peanutsnana on Sept 3, 2014 20:50:36 GMT
I am 66 yrs. old and still waiting...but not holding my breath.  |
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Post by I-95 on Sept 3, 2014 21:36:43 GMT
I think it was when my mom told me that I caused her more trouble than all 9 of my brothers put together....but I was also more fun than all 9 of them put together  |
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Post by imoved on Sept 4, 2014 3:48:57 GMT
One of the nicest things my mother has ever told me was that I am a wonderful mother and what a great job I've done raising my daughter. My mother and I have become very, very close again and she tells me so many nice things, but the best is how much she loves me... she had a hard time ever telling me that when I was growing up and a lot of my adult live.
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Post by scrapaddie on Sept 4, 2014 4:27:19 GMT
My mother suffered from depression, for good reason. I don't remember a lot of positive interaction. She was kind of withdrawn. I know she loved me. And I do vaguely remember a time when I was the baby of the family and felt very cherished. But then my older brother died, and things changed a lot. My parents tried to have another boy and ended up with twins. My little sister, one of the twins, was brain-damaged. I went from being the baby, to being a middle child that no one had time for. Fortunately I was old enough, seven, to pretty much take care of myself.
In spite of all this, I miss my mom. She's been gone for 17 years.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 5:17:04 GMT
My husband's mother told me I was a good mother.
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linda~lou
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Post by linda~lou on Sept 4, 2014 5:25:08 GMT
I was an only child. My mom never had anything good to say about me or to me. I know she loved me, however she always found fault. Until right before she passed, the last words she said to me was goodbye my darling, I've always loved you......  |
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