Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 What a wonderful Mother's Day gift! Thank you for sharing. Light and Love Ramona - illa szakacs RawSeattle Tuesday, May 06, 2003 1:00 AM [RawSeattle] Happy Mother's Day A woman named Emily renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, or are you just a .....?"Of course I have a job," snapped Emily. "I'm a mom.""We don't list 'mom' as an occupation... 'housewife' covers it," said the recorder emphatically.I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar.""What is your occupation?" she probed. What made me say it, I do not know... The words simply popped out."I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations."The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair, and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire."Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?"Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't), in the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out).I'm working for my Masters, (the whole darned family), and already have four credits, (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards aremore of a satisfaction rather than just money."There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants - ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "justanother mom."Motherhood.....What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.Does this make grandmothers "Senior Research Associates in the field ofChild Development and Human Relations" and great grandmothers "ExecutiveSenior Research Associates?" I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts "Associate Research Assistants."Please send this to another Mom, Grandmother, Aunt, and other friends you know.May your troubles be less, your blessings more, and nothing but happiness come through your door! (an old Irish Blessing) TO ALL YOU MOMS OUT THERE - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Wishing you songbirds to welcome each morning, Wishing you flowers to brighten each spring, Wishing you laughter, and sharing and caring, And all of the joy that each new day can bring! Happy Mother's Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I saw my mom last month and bought her a double sheppards hook for her birdfeeder and a hanging basket. It was an early mother's day present that she is really enjoying. My husband, children and I are leaving on a cruise tomorrow, so I will have a wonderful mother's day, enjoying all the good food, room service and beautiful carribean clear aquamarine water. Mother's day evening will be formal night, so it will be really special. I sent my mom and card that plays music. I got it at the Christian book store. It has a beautiful poem and plays the song by Nicolle Nordeman, Legacy, and she is evening singing it. Beautiful words and so fitting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv54zUhkjHA Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and daughters. Judy Hope you all are having a wonderful day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Judy you have a beautiful time on the cruise. Pretend I'm there with you. Hugs Happy Mother's Day Donna Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Donna, LOL I sure wish you were with me!!! Thanks for your sweet wishes. Judy - thelilacflower Vegetarian Group Friday, May 08, 2009 11:26 AM Re: Re: Happy Mother's Day Judy you have a beautiful time on the cruise. Pretend I'm there with you. Hugs Happy Mother's Day Donna Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Judy, have a great time on your cruise -- I hope your kids treat you extra-well. Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mamas. Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 And to the Gran's and Aunt's, and don't forget your Mother-in-law and sisters too Donna Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Yes Donna, all the women in our life are what makes our lives special. We all make a difference to someone. Judy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnnQ30QM3KU & feature=related and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSuhE0i6bHk & feature=related - thelilacflower Vegetarian Group Friday, May 08, 2009 11:57 AM Re: Re: Happy Mother's Day And to the Gran's and Aunt's, and don't forget your Mother-in-law and sisters too Donna Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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