Precious memories with Mom

By Carmel Watson
    One of my earliest precious memories with my Mom was attending a Mother-Daughter banquet with her when I was very young. I recall it being potluck. The details of the event are a blur but the wonderful feeling of being there with my Mommy is crisp to this day.
    As time passed, another fond memory is at another meal when I was married. Mom worked hard cooking for my reception and looked beautiful as she sat at the head table with us.
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Carmel Watson, left, enjoys many fond memories with her mother Marion Hogan.
    More years pass and we are attending yet another function. This is a Mother-Daughter tea in which I invite and escort my mother to. Once again she looked radiant.
    Now as the years have taken their toll on us, our Mom is still a big part of our lives as we are privileged to be able to visit her daily at her residence at Gardner Health Care Facility. She still looks beautiful as our Mom.
    Now it is Mom’s memories that are blurring but the love is still crisp.
    Looking back over the years, I see how my “love” for Mom changes. As a very young girl it was shown in excitement and security. When I think of her when I was a young adult it was with appreciation and now as she has entered her 90’s and I have matured, my love only deepens and has evolved into a protective shield for her.
    Mom will sometimes remark about how “good we are” to her and I can only think that it doesn’t compare to what she has been for us.