Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Happy Birthday to my Momma

 

Today would of been my mother's 70th birthday had she lived. But in 1970 my beautiful loving caring mother was taken from me and my other siblings to Cancer. My mother found out she had cervical cancer while she was pregnant with my youngest brother. The doctor's told her she would have a better chance of cervival if she terminated her pregnancy and started treatment right away. My mother refused to terminate the life that was growing inside her. I remember hearing her tell my Dad, they were blessed with this baby and she could not ever kill him or her. My Dad loved my mom more then anything in the world and he stood by her decision. My brother was born in September of 1969. My Mom was home with us for just about a week after giving birth to the baby, then she left and was admitted into the hospital to begin treatments. Chemo, radiation, being injected with dye. It was too late for her. In just 11 months she went from over 200 pounds down to about 60 pounds. And on August 27, 1970 my mom took her last breathe and went to heaven. She died alone in the hospital room of Hahnamann Hospital here in Philadelphia. This is the same hospital where I received my surgery to have the tumors removed from my neck. When my Mom passed away she left behind a loving husband (Norman) and 6 children, Cindy 9, Lucy 7, Harry 6, Eddie 4, Helen 2 and Paul 11mos. There is not a day that goes by that I wish she was here on earth with us. I know it has been 37 years since she passed away and I was only 9yrs old. But I remember her. I remember her voice, her smell, she loved Lilac's and always smelled like a big bouquet of Lilac flowers. I remember her smile, and her long auburn hair. Mom, I love you and I miss you so much. I would give my right arm right now to have you sitting here next to me holding me in your arms like you did when I was a child. I miss the hot bowls of tomato soup and the crispy grilled cheese sandwiches you would fix for our lunch on cold winter days. I remember the homemade donuts you made for us when we were young, some with chocolate iciing and some with vanilla, and I remember those yummy pancakes on sunday mornings made with apples and cinnamon. But most of all Mom, I remember how much you loved us andhow much we loved you. So on this day December 26, 2007 I wish you a very happy birthday and send you lots of hugs and kisses from me.

I LOVE YOU MOM...................CINDY


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28 comments:

  1. Cindy, today is my brother Anthony's 27'th birthday too, sending you the warmest of hugs, Love You Lisa XO

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  2. Lovely tribute for your Mom. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to her! I know she's in Heaven smiling at you right now. :)
    God bless,
    Sugar

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  3. Seems like God always takes the best early....I know your mama is very proud of you Cindy.
    love ya,
    carlene

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  4. awwwwwwwwww Cindy...  hugs to you
    d

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  5. Lovely tribute to your momma.
    So young, such a loss.
    Delaine

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  6. That put tears in my eyes.... It makes me so grateful that my mom is still around. I have had a few scares, but she is still with me. Thank God! -Missy http://journals.aol.com/ma24179/MISSYZSTUFF

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  7. Beautiful tribute to your Momma. It hurts to lose your Mom. I lost mine at age 34. I cannot imagine losing her at age 9! How did you survive it?? You are a strong lady!
    Love ya,
    Pam xoxox

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  8. Your Mother sounds like a beautiful and loving woman, inside & out. I know it's been a while since she passed, but time doesn't stop our love for one that joins the angels in Heaven. Lets' see,my mom passed in 89. almost 19 years ago. I was 33 but it ouldn't have hit me harder at any other age.  I'm really sorry for you loss.
    I hope you all had a nice Christmas & a blessed New Year .
    Hugs, Barb

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  9. Dear Cindy,  I join you in your loving memories of your Mom. What wonderful ladies most Mom's are.  We are TRULY blessed to have had them in our lives.  Much Love  Sybil x

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  10. oh my what  agift she gave.  but how sad for you children and her husband.

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  11. How lovely to read this tribute to your mum.  I am so glad you have your lovely memories of her and the things you did together.  How sad she did not see what a sweet and kind person her dear Cindy grew up to be.  Hugs, Tells x

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  12. What a lovely tribute to your Mum...
    Lyn

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  13. What a beautiful entry for your Mom....your a great daughter....she would have been so proud...hugs and love,
    Joyce

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  14. oh i am crying....what a beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady taken away too soon....i wish you had one more day with her!! LOVE, lisa

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  15. What a lovely tribute to your Mom!

    Sharon

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  16. A great tribute to your Mom. Helen

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  17. A very nice tribute to your mother.  

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  18. very beautifully written ....i could not have said any better words had it been my own momma.....thank you for lifting up my spirits i love you sissy,,,,nancy

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  19. Beautiful.  Truly.

    I had precancerous cervical cancer once.  I don't think it was found as often back then.  I'm sorry to hear of this, and do understand her decision re: your brother.  May she smile down upon all of you today!

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  20. Happy Birthday to your mom!
    Missie

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  21. What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. I know she was smiling down on you as you wrote this entry.

    Happy Birthday to your Mom!

    HUGS~Donna

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  22. Cancer robbed a lot of children in your mother's case.  You must have really really missed her.  And she was only 33!  A nice tribute to her.   Gerry

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  23. A beautiful tribute. There is nothing quite like a Mother, is there? I'm sorry you lost her, but so glad the memories you have of her are good ones.
    Happy New Year, a few days early.
    Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK

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  24. Cindy such a wonderful tribute to your Mum ~ Ally x

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  25. A wonderful entry on your Mom.

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  26. Your entry made me cry. You must miss her so much.  I'm so glad you have memories of her.  She sounds a lot like you Cindy. Loving and caring.
    Happy Birthday to your Momma.
    Carolxx

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  27. This is a wonderful tribute to your Mom. Such a sad story. I just wanted to cry for the little ones left behind..
    Happy Birthday Emma!
    Sheri

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  28. Awww, Cindy... that was so beautiful..  What a wonderful mother you had!  I know what it's like to lose your mom at a young age.  I was only 24 when mine passed away, and it will be 30 years on February 4th, 2008.
    Keep those memories close to your heart, Cindy.... they will always keep you warm when you remember...

    Hugs
    Jackie

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