I hope that this Mother’s Day Tribute to my own Mom lightens your heart and makes you truly realize the power of a Mother’s Love.
I would like to wish everyone dropping by today a very Happy Mother’s Day and I know you come in all forms. There are Moms, Mums, Mothers, Mommies, Fur Baby Moms, then there are all of you out there that give so many all the love from their hearts… I honor all of you! You make the world a better place and it is needed now more than ever. Wishing you Love, Happiness, Joy, HEALTH, Compassion, and all things good in the world. The world is truly a better place because you are in it. Please enjoy this day. Many of you are spending it a bit differently than other years… but even if your loved ones are not all surrounding you for a meal and celebration… it’s ok… they are there in your heart!
I told this story on the blog years ago and I wanted to revise it a little and post it once again so it might warm your heart and bring hope a little closer for you. It has gotten me through so much in my life… the highs and the very lows. It’s a simple true life story of my Mom’s Little Messenger. I thank this little feathered friend for letting me know that my Mother is with me each and every day… I just have to look on my shoulder and she is there guiding the way. I am not a story teller… but I still hope you enjoy. Hugs to all!
I have always loved hummingbirds but alas they never seemed to want to visit the pretty dogwood in the yard that held the feeder filled with ruby red nectar. They didn’t even feel enticed by the streaming ribbons in shades of Crimson blowing in the wind. Well that did not discourage us…so year after year after year the feeder was filled…the streamers were hung but no flutters of those tiny little wings. Everyone else would tell me about seeing these little majestic creatures…in fact they would speak of droves of them…but not here (deep sigh). We did not give up…now I digress for a moment…
My Mom lived with my family…my Dad passed when I was very young and I am an only child. You see my parents got married late in life and it was a miracle that they had me at their age. I guess you could say that I was my mothers world…till her grandchildren arrived! But my mom was not happy unless I was within shouting distance! Her name was Sue and she was a pip…an Italian lady that loved too much…held God and faith close…a fabulous cook…a heart of gold… and a fiery temper! There was always one thing that I was sure of…a constant throughout my life…this chubby brown haired lady loved me more than life itself. Unfortunately my Mom had many health issues and the last 10 years of her life we took care of her as she was basically housebound…then bed bound. To show you how wonderful a husband I have…he left his job as an art director to help care for my Mom (which was not easy). We figured it all out and started a few business ventures and worked from home. Mom would not allow ANY ONE else to do anything so I really needed that help to keep our promise of never having to send her to a nursing home…a promise that we kept! She had some great years watching Heather and Peter grow…just the sound of their voices made things better and knowing that we were all there. She was a part of everything in our lives…but she grew weaker and on one Sunday afternoon she passed to the heavens.
My life was thrown into an emotional frenzy…I just did not know how to process it all and then I went into my room…no one around…and I quietly asked God to help me through this. I have to admit that I am in need of a bit more reassurance at times…so I asked for a hummingbird…a hummingbird to visit that feeder on the old dogwood tree…the special place that they never came to regardless of how hard we tried. It seemed like a virtually impossible wish! This was between God, my mom and I…I did not share this secret wish with anyone because is I did… I would never be sure.
Well a week passed and I was feeling just about as low as could be. All of a sudden I hear Joe and my son Peter screaming for me outside…my heart stopped…I was scared…so I flew out to the back deck and there she was…a single hummingbird hovering around the feeder (they were so excited because of the long wait for this to happen…having no idea what it really meant to me) …she stopped and drank…making sure that I saw her all a flutter and then she disappeared into the sky. The tears flowed…I was weak at the knees but my heart was happy……just like my Mom…she wanted me to know that she was with me always… that she was happy and that we would be together again some day.
So I send you my little messenger today to wish each and everyone of you that is a Mother at heart (yes that means your little furry babies too : ) the best day ever because that is what you all deserve every day.
Just remember the love of a Mother is a Powerful force!
I Love You Mommy!
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My beautiful friend, your story is inspiring and uplifting and if I could, I would hug you. The love you shared with your Mum rests peacefully in your heart and I am sure that she isn’t ever very far away from you. Mothers never go too far from their babies.
Love to you
Happy Mothers Day
xo
Thank you for sharing this story sweetie-I know you are missing your mother as much as I am missing mine-even though mine is new this year I am sure it is the same for you no matter how long it has been.
Sending you a big hug my friend…thanks for leaving me a message today.
Oh Andrea! Our stories are so similar! I applaud you and Joe for sacrificing your lives to care for your mother at home. And I send you lots of {{{hugs}}}} today on this Mother’s Day as we remember our moms and love our children. Your hummingbird gift from the Lord is so very real … my mother loved cardinals (she called them red birds) and had statues and pics of them. Soon after she died, the Lord started sending red birds to our yard nearly daily. I always tell my daughter, there’s Grammy stopping by to say everything is fine with her. God is so good to comfort us even in our deepest sorrow. Love you bunches, precious, have a wonderful day, Mary
Andrea, the tears are falling down my face as I type. So touching, so wonderful, and so sad. I’m so glad you got to spend so much time with your mom. I am doing the caretaking now and I’m sure when the good Lord takes my mom home I won’t have any regrets. I’m so glad the hummingbird came to the feeder. Your mom knew just what to do to show you she was there. Honestly if I lived where you did I would visit the Long Island Medium! Have a wonderful mother’s day my friend. And thank you for the wonderful story. My girlfriend has a similar story, except her mother comes to her as a cardinal.
Hugs,
Julie
What a wonderful story! It is amazing how these lttle messages sent from above get to us! I am your newest follower!!
Happy Mother’s Day!
chris
Oh Andrea, I love that story. After my mom passed, I know she came back as a butterfly. I was in my back yard planting flowers and this beautiful monarch butterfly kept harassing me by landing on me and flying around me. I knew in an instant this was my sign. I had another neat sign. I was in an angel store in Florida – one I had visited a few years prior with my mom. I came upon a deck of angel cards and randomly chose a card from the deck and it said: “I bring you a message from your deceased loved one, ‘I am happy, at peace, and I love you very much. Please don’t worry about me.'” Of all the cards I could have chosen in that moment, that was the one that was meant for me.
Hugs to you today Andrea.
🙂
Lisa
Happy HAPPY Mother’s day my Sweet Friend!!! This story gets me every time!! So many emotions all at once!
Miss Ariel isnt having a good day today, so we are staying home…
If i know you.. you are working away 😉
Go watch a movie!!
LOVE YOU!!!!!
Happy HAPPY Mother’s day my Sweet Friend!!! This story gets me every time!! So many emotions all at once!
Miss Ariel isnt having a good day today, so we are staying home…
If i know you.. you are working away 😉
Go watch a movie!!
LOVE YOU!!!!!
Happy HAPPY Mother’s day my Sweet Friend!!! This story gets me every time!! So many emotions all at once!
Miss Ariel isnt having a good day today, so we are staying home…
If i know you.. you are working away 😉
Go watch a movie!!
LOVE YOU!!!!!
Happy HAPPY Mother’s day my Sweet Friend!!! This story gets me every time!! So many emotions all at once!
Miss Ariel isnt having a good day today, so we are staying home…
If i know you.. you are working away 😉
Go watch a movie!!
LOVE YOU!!!!!
Happy HAPPY Mother’s day my Sweet Friend!!! This story gets me every time!! So many emotions all at once!
Miss Ariel isnt having a good day today, so we are staying home…
If i know you.. you are working away 😉
Go watch a movie!!
LOVE YOU!!!!!
Beautiful story Andrea!! Thank you for sharing such precious memories!! Wishing you a lovely Mother’s Day!! Many hugs!! xo Heather
such a wonderful story–and beautiful memory, andrea:)
Andrea, I love your blog…it’s one of my favorites. Thank you so much for sharing this story, allowing us all to get to know you even better. I’ve still got tears in my eyes. Hope your Mother’s Day was filled with love.
Andrea, I love your blog…it’s one of my very favorites. Thank you for sharing that story and letting us all get to know you even better. I’ve still got tears in my eyes. Hope you had the best Mother’s Day ever. Hugs,
Linda
Oh Andrea…..I have tears in my eyes as I read this. You are so wonderful and a fantastic mother and now I see where your inspiration comes from.
Blessings and Happy Mother’s Day to you, my wonderful friend.
karianne
As I read your story I got goosebumps and tears in my eyes. Such a wonderful story. I hope your Mother’s Day was extra special.
Hugs,
Tresa
Made me cry…not just “softly flowing beautiful tears streaming down my face”, but boohoo sobbing. You see, my Dad, Mom & I had a “hummingbird” connection, too. On one visit prior to his passing, he cried to me that he would miss out on seeing the hummingbirds that year, b/c the doctors told him he wouldn’t survive past May, June at the latest (silly things). Their home is in PA, and the hummers don’t start showing until June-ish. I told him, first of all, doctors don’t have final say – God does. And even if God took him home prior to those hummers coming back, I was pretty DARN sure that God’s gardens and hummingbirds were WAY more beautiful than anything we had here. Needless to say, he didn’t pass until August. We installed a hummingbird feeder on the window in the dining room, right next to his hospice bed. He was able to lay in bed and watch those little guys visit every day. So…long story very short…I think your Mom’s hummer & my Dad’s hummer must be keeping each other company. Just seeing those “little messengers” comforts me..even now all these years later. Thanks for sharing. This really touched my heart. God Bless! Brenda
I just read this Andrea..What a beautiful story..I am so glad that you had a wonderful loving Mother..You are such a wonderful family..I am bless to know you..Hugs
What a beautiful story. Ask God for a miracle and he will give you one. He was letting you know everything is okay, and your mom is with him. I was wondering if I can save your picture of the hummingbird and use it in my projects. I don’t sell them, I give them to people as gifts or cards. Thanks for letting me know.
Your sweet story blessed my heart! Thanks sweet friend! Featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee
That was so beautiful. In my yard is a year-round hummingbird. Often times when I’m outside & the feeder is getting down he will fly around me to remind me to fill it. On my blog there are several pictures. I love the drawing. How wonderful it would be to put on a pattern and embroidery it. Thanks for sharing. http://mysouthwestramblings.blogspot.com/
Oh, Andrea. That is such a heartwarming story of love and the way God can comfort us for the asking. I have always felt like hummingbirds were special. And with your story, I believe that they are little messengers from above. I am so happy that you shared such a strong and loving relationship with your mom. I am so blessed to still have my mom with me. And she is the most wonderful woman, I think, on the planet. Because of her kind, and generous heart. Her nurturing and happiness she shares. I know we learn also, so much from out mommas, and that is something that makes you such a good person. There is no love like a mothers love. Now, I see, why you wanted me to read this. And why you enjoyed my hummingbird story. I felt an urgent need at the time, to nurture this hummingbird as fast as I could. And God supplied me with all the resources and knowledge I needed! God bless you, Sweety!
Susie
What a beautiful and precious story! I will never forget it, thank you for sharing with us. Hugs,
Hi there Sandi…I am so happy that the story touched your heart. Every day with a Hummingbird is a good day for me : ) Sending hugs and love your way…andrea
Andrea, I received your post today; it might be 5 yrs. from your comment posts since your Mom went to be with the Lord. It has been 35 yrs. this June 2,1982 since my Mom went to Heaven. I still miss her but I know someday we will be reunited. I was 32 yrs. old when she went to Heaven. I took care of my Dad for a while then he wanted to go to VA hospice, we could not keep the pain level comfortable. It was a hard decision for him. We just hugged and cried, but so enjoyed our visits. One of our Pastors ( God knew/ God’s timing we did not know the Pastor was going to visit our Dad) Our Pastor led him to the Lord, it was a beautiful transformation. We were able to enjoy and be blessed by a changed Dad for 2 1/2 month before he went home to the Lord in 2005 March 21. I miss him too. I really enjoy hummingbirds, my girls give me gifts every so often with ” hummingbirds” like a tea cup. We have hummingbirds yr. round. I hope you have hummingbirds enjoying your dogwood tree today:) I use 1 cup sugar and 4 cups water/ no food coloring. Streamers are using to keep any bird away 🙂 God’s love and His reminder that He knows our hearts and heals our hearts when we lose someone we love; What a beautiful testimony of that Truth through your shared story and the hummingbird !. My favorite tree Cherokee Dogwood and one of my favorite birds Hummingbirds. Thank you for sharing your heart…
Hello Linda and thank you so very much for your beautiful comment. It brought tears to my eyes and love to my heart. I know that your Mom and Dad will be waiting for you (waiting a long time : ) and you will all be together again. Thank you for your Hummingbird Recipe…it is almost exactly what we make : ) Nothing warms my heart like a hummingbird! : ) Thank you for sharing your heart with me. I will keep you and your angels in my prayers always. Here’s wishing you and yours all things good in life and here’s wishing that there are always hummingbirds in your day! Hugs…much love…andrea
Andrea, what a lovely, heartwarming story you share with us on this Mother’s Day!! Tears are streaming down my face. I am a Mom to a six yr. old Chi ‘Maddie’, whom I love to bits and pieces. I will share this story with my Mom when I see her today. God Bless You… Happy Mother’s Day…
Hi there Sweet Denise! Sending you tons of hugs and of course tons to Miss Maddie too!!! Stay Safe and Stay Well!
Happy mother’s day Andrea!
Xo
Hi there sweet Karen! I finally got to the back end of the blog to leave a comment! It has been so frustrating not to be able to say HI!!! Sure hope you have an amazing Mother’s Day… I am sure this one was even sweeter with your little boy Gabi!!! TTYS! Sending tons of hugs and love! Stay Well and Stay Safe!
What a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it!
Hi Julia! How are you! Hope you are well! Thank you for the comment and I am so happy you enjoyed the story! Here’s wishing you an amazing weekend fill with all things good! Stay Well… Stay Safe… hugs!
That is just about the most beautiful story I’ve heard in a while! How precious. What an amazing blessing that you and your mother had each other. My mother passed just a year ago, I know she is near and watching over me. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful message 🙂
Bless you, Andrea. What a beautiful and heartfelt story! I believe in messages and messengers from God, and they often seem to come when we most need them. Or maybe we are paying more attention then?
Hi Debra… how are you! I am so happy you enjoyed the story… it is from the heart and I too believe in messengers from God and they do come when we need them the most! Maybe you are right about the paying attention! Sending you tons of hugs and wishes for a wonderful weekend. Stay Safe… Stay Well!