Good Morning Everyone,
"HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL"
When Mother Came to Tea
I had no idea she would be there. My apologies for her absence
had been well-rehearsed.
When my high school home economics teacher announced that we
would be having a formal mother-daughter tea, I felt certain I
would not be serving my mother at this special event.
So I will never forget walking into the gaily decorated gym -
and there she was! As I looked at her, sitting calmly and
smiling, I imagined all the arrangements this remarkable woman
must have had to make to be able to be with me for that one
hour.
Who was looking after Granny? She was bedridden following a
stroke, and Mom had to do everything for her.
My three little sisters would be home from school before Mom got
there. Who would greet them and look at their papers?
How did she get here? We didn't own a car and she couldn't
afford a taxi. It was a long walk to get the bus, plus at least
five more blocks to the school.
And the pretty dress she was wearing, red with tiny white
flowers, was just right for the tea. It brought out the silver
beginning to show in her dark hair. There was no money for
extra clothes, and I knew she had gone into debt again at our
coal company store to have it.
I was so proud! I served her tea with a happy, thankful heart,
and introduced her boldly to the group when our turn came. I
sat with my mother that day, just like the rest of the class,
and that was very important to me. The look of love in her eyes
told me she understood.
I have never forgotten. One of the promises I made to myself
and to my children, as young mothers make promises, was that I
would always be there for them. That promise is difficult to
keep in today's busy world. But I have an example before me
that puts any lame excuses to rest. I just recall again when
Mother came to tea.
By Margie M. Coburn
Here's a Mother's day card for every mother out there!!
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