Happy Mothers Day Mom!

My Mother never went to college, nor had her parents. Her Mom had never worked outside the home and her Dad was a postal worker...a highly read one I believe. My Mother told me on occasion that her parents, who were originally from a Maryland farming community, didn't encourage post high school education for the girls.  She was one of two girls and 3 boys in the household.  However one of my first memories of her is her teaching me a poem before I started kindergarten. I was the only kid in my class that could recite a poem!  Going to an inner city public school, this was unusual at the time I guess. As I was growing up, she would play Scrabble with my sister, brother and me, and constantly correct our grammar both in writing and verbally.  The first job I recall her having was at a local shoe factory. Later, she landed a job as a secretary in the public school system where she worked for over 20 years before retiring.  She was very highly thought of at the high school, by the students, teachers and administrators.  A stickler for details, I recall her having me read the student names for the graduation program each year to make sure they were perfect.  And when her eyesight was good, she would never let a day go by when she didn't work on the crossword puzzle in the paper, usually completely finishing it.  She would sometimes ask me for help with some of the newer words, but I usually didn't know most of the answers she already had written in.  Her three children have 5 college degrees between us, and as a result owe a debt of gratitude to both Mom and Dad, for instilling in us the value of education and hard work.  Mom turned 87 last December.  Happy Mother's Day Mom!

In Honor of Mom....she was a multi-faceted woman!
Mom's Dedication to Family
 

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Tom Cormier (website) on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 12:01

This is a wonderful tribute Dean. She did all the right things to instill education which along with strong values is the greatest gift as you said. Very nice. I see now where you get the "stickler for details".

This is a wonderful tribute Dean. She did all the right things to instill education which along with strong values is the greatest gift as you said. Very nice. I see now where you get the "stickler for details".
Millard Don Carriker (website) on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 02:03

I believe that the most valuable contribution a married woman can make is to be "Mother." A stay-at-home Mother if at all possible. I saw too many "products" of latch-key upbringing during my 36 years in Education. Your Mother truly was a treasure to you and to society.

I believe that the most valuable contribution a married woman can make is to be "Mother." A stay-at-home Mother if at all possible. I saw too many "products" of latch-key upbringing during my 36 years in Education. Your Mother truly was a treasure to you and to society.
Janet Holt (website) on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 02:07

A parent who instills the love of learning in her children has given them a precious gift. Your mom sounds like a gem!

A parent who instills the love of learning in her children has given them a precious gift. Your mom sounds like a gem!
Christine Cormier (website) on Sunday, 13 May 2012 23:19

Dean, that was such a wonderful story about your Mother. She really loved you to make you study so hard. She and your Dad helped mold you into what you are today, a fine young man. She's proud.
Love, Christine

Dean, that was such a wonderful story about your Mother. She really loved you to make you study so hard. She and your Dad helped mold you into what you are today, a fine young man. She's proud. Love, Christine