my mother gave me courage and a voice
she gave me arms outstretched
in a world where there are no differences.
wisdom worn so true it would stand in shelter
to all the inevitable punches to the heart.
she gave me a love of words,
a modest sensibility,
comfort in a needle and thread, sacred in ordinary,
a deep passion to live life fully, permission to dance on tables,
tenacity and a lot of grit.
she taught me the sweet desire to care
in small and extraordinary ways
about the outcome of humanity
and the white hot conviction to live a life
well lived.
postcards from paradise
honoring the mothering hearts in everyone
what did your mother give you?
Rebecca, what a beautiful gift to all mothers out there.Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Ana | May 13, 2012 at 07:15 AM
Rebecca,
Your tribute to your mother is lovingly beautiful and all so true...I enjoyed the part about the "tenacity and grit!"
Now get out there in your garden..or paint to your heart's content, on this most glorious of Mother's Days!
Posted by: AlterEgoMexicana | May 13, 2012 at 07:31 AM
This is beautiful for mothers day, thank you.
Posted by: [email protected] | May 13, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Courage and a Voice..Arms outstretched in a world where there were no differences...the desire to care in small extraordinary ways about the outcome of humanity. I don't believe that there are any greater gifts than these my dear friend. These are elements of the soul that you share with your own child and your friends as well. Thank you for who you are.
Much Love,
Noelle
Posted by: noelle | May 13, 2012 at 09:19 AM
I love the photograph, it is absolutely precious!
Posted by: The Rosary Lady | May 13, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Wonderful tribute to you beautiful mother and mothers everywhere ~ another awesome photo ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
Posted by: Carol (artmusedog) | May 13, 2012 at 01:50 PM
Oh, she must be so blessed by your words. Such wonderful gifts. Happy Mother's Day to you!
Posted by: leslie | May 13, 2012 at 03:43 PM
So many gifts our Mothers gave us.... comfort in a needle and thread resonates with me now. My daughters,DIL,and I are making baby quilts for 2 grandbabies due this summer. Quilting is something my Mother taught me that I can pass along.
Beautiful post Rebecca. Happy Mothers Day to you with LOVE.
Posted by: gemma | May 13, 2012 at 06:30 PM
It hasn't been paradise here these past few days of cold, wind, and rain. Still, it has been paradise for me to have this opportunity to paint an old upright piano for the City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places. My mother, who is no longer with us, used to play a beautiful Rhapsody in Blue on the piano. If I didn't already have a title for my piano, I would name it after Gershwin's famously melodic song. Happy Mother's Day to all of you!!!
Posted by: Laurie Zuckerman | May 13, 2012 at 11:23 PM
This is so very lovely & tender, Rebecca... I've been thinking of my Mother so much, and will be so happy to see her next week. She gave me so many gift, but the greatest is a loving heart, wide open to give, and receive. :o) LOVE to you, my friend ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | May 14, 2012 at 02:05 AM
this is lovely...Michelle
Posted by: Rambling Woods | May 14, 2012 at 01:59 PM
she also gave you wings to spread over this wide world, wings that encompass the hearts and souls of those willing and open to hear your beautiful wise words. rebecca, you are a gift. thanking you for this post today. xxo
Posted by: Irene | May 14, 2012 at 06:11 PM