California Gardening: Happy Mother's Day, 1 by KaperC

KaperC wrote:
I want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers on the forum. Tomorrow, my mom would have been 96 years wonderful, but she passed away last week. One of my cousins sent me this poem and I think it is a lovely tribute for those of us who have lost our mothers. We have lots of love to give, so remember to give someone a hug on Sunday.

Mom loved yellow flowers, and I just happened to find this yellow Phalaenopsis today - Happy Birthday Mom and Happy Mother's Day.

Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something -
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.

- author unknown