Saturday, May 11, 2013

Happy Mother's Day

Remember when we were all young and the school had you fill out the list?  The things I love best about my mom?  Or what makes my mom the best?  Then we took that home and presented it to our mothers.  Mom then proudly hung it on the refrigerator door. 

Life comes along and picks up those sweet little kids and we find ourselves men who grew up all too quickly.  Today I am a prisoner.  Many things have changed in my life, but one thing remains the same...

I love my mom.

There's something very special about the woman who made your life possible.  Brought you into this world.  She changed your diapers, woke up in the night to feed you, and we dedicate one day a year to them.  I hope you do her better than that.

I am surrounded by men who for various reasons were taken out of society and placed behind a fence.  Here are some men who are proud to have an awesome mom in their corner.  Happy Mother's Day to all of you mothers out there!

Today if you are missing your mother, please take a moment to reflect on the woman who made your life possible.  Hopefully you are living a life to make her proud and I believe she sees that.  Something to think about.

To recognize the beauty our mothers bring to our lives, we have place a flower for each of you below. 





I couldn't ask for a better mom, and I'm glad I got stuck with you.  I love you so much.  Thank you for everything you do for me.  Happy Mother's Day!  Love your son, Chris



















A little boy and his mother were crossing a river,
Mother: "Please hold my hand."
Son: "No mom, you hold my hand."
Mother: "What's the difference?"
Boy: "If I hold your hand and something happens to me chances are I'll let go of your hand, but if you hold my hand I know for sure you will never let my hand go."

Mom, thank you for holding my hand every step of the way.  Without you, I don't think I could have made it.  Happy Mother's Day!  Love, Justin





Happy Mother's Day to a very special mom.  Thank you for your love and all you do for us.
Love Always, Your Son Michael




















Mom and Nanny,  I want to let you know how much you are loved and thought about every day.  Thanks for everything you do for me.  I am blessed to have ya'll by my side.  You are the greatest mom and grandma anyone could have.  Lots of Love, Andy











Mamma dukes!  I love and miss you!  Wanted to wish you the best Mother's Day ever.  Keep your head up.  Your boy will be there soon.  Love, J

Sending my love to Zach and Alex.  Kiss my baby boy Bradley for me!  Tell Lindsey I love her and Happy Mother's Day to her too!  Love you all! See you soon.
















The most beautiful person in the world.  I want to thank you for all you do for everyone around you.  Especially for the love and support you give Billy and I.  Hope this message makes your day and remember this day is all about you.  With all my love, Your Son Gerry


















Mother's Day is the day we need to not only appreciate the person, but also the feeling, the emotion and the love we get from all the women in our lives, especially our own mothers and the mothers of our children.  I personally have been blessed not only with a mother that has provided the love and support in every aspect of life, even in the hardest times like now, but another woman that has been through everything with me, still loves me despite my flaws, and has given me a beautiful child.  To you, mom and Ashley, I love you both with all my heart.  Thank you for being the strong, loving women you are.  Thank you for being awesome mothers!  Happy Mother's Day!  Love, Scott








Lynne, Happy Mother's Day!  I love you mom, for reasons that are unlimited, endless...however, here's a few to say "I love you":
1.  For always being there by my side through thick and thin.
2.  For showing me your unconditional love no matter what I've done wrong.
3.  Most of all, for just being you and being such a great mother.

I know that I've been a derelict vessel a drift in an ocean of chaos while you've been my mooring, always holding strong.  So I want to say thank you, for everything and for being my mother.  I couldn't do this without you.  I love you and I miss you.  I wish you the very best Mother's Day!
With Love, Ran









Hey Mom,  Happy Mother's Day!  I want to thank you for always being there for me.  I know I haven't always done the best things, but thank you for never given up on me.  I'm sorry I'm not there this Mother's Day, but I will be for the next one.  I just want you to know I'm thinking of you and thank you for being a great mother.  Love you son, Brett
















Miss B, first and foremost I just wanna say "thank you" because I don't know how things would be if I didn't have you in my life for 37 years.  It seems as if the whole world has turned the other cheek.  I wonder if I didn't have you there how would I be able to communicate back-n-forth with my kids?  When the world gave up on me, and at times I even wanted to give up on myself, you were there with unconditional love that carries me safe.  I want to thank you for being the best mother to me, and also the best grandmother to my kids because there is no-one quite like you.  No matter how many years pass by you'll always be the best mom this life has to offer me.  I'll always be J.T. and I'll never forget how all through my life you sacrificed to make sure your four boys had.  Thank you for loving us, and working all those long hours to pay the bills.  I know that things are going to change with time, when God feels it is time for me to go home.  My aim in life will always be to try to do as much for you as you did for me, my brothers, my kids and my nephew.  I love you mom.  Happy Mother's Day!  Love, Steven






Mom, thank you for your support through all my trials and tribulations, most of all this current setback.  You've always been there to help me keep my head held high, my chin up, and to know that there are always going to be brighter tomorrows on the horizon once I get home. Have a very happy Mother's day!  Love, Jay












Terry, Happy Mother's Day!  I am proud to have you as a step mom.  You have always been there for me no matter what.  Sometimes I chose not to believe it, and yet you were still there pulling me out of the hole I dug myself in to.  Thank you for being there watching over me in time of need.  I love you and miss you, and can't wait to be home again.  Happy Mother's Day.  Your son, James















First and foremost I want to thank the people who make it possible for us to be able to do this.  Secondly, I want to send a shout-out to my mother Tracey Callis.  Over the years that I've been on this earth you've done nothing but show me love and compassion and taught me how to be a man.  Without you by my side these past three years pushing me, guiding me, and supporting me I don't think I would have changed for the better.  Now I have my GED and a trade, and I owe all of it to you for the love and support you have given me.  I know it's been a rough three years, but I want you to know that I am truly grateful for everything you have done for me.  Just know that I come home soon, and I plan on showing you that I'm a better person/son than I was before.  Thank you.  Also, I would love to tell the mothers of my children, Kayla and Renee, thank you for being such wonderful mothers to our kids.  I can't wait to come home and take up my responsibilities as their father.  Last, but not least, I want to tell Jeannie, Samuel and Landon that daddy love ya'll and I'll be home soon.  I love you all!!  Love, Ryan





  Mother's Day is a very sensitive day for me.  I lost my mom 32 years ago and my wounds are sill as fresh as ever.  I see guys all the time that don't appreciate their moms.  Taking for granted what others yearn for, that mother/son bond.  On this day, I also share another bond with someone I love dearly.  My sister Sandy.  She raised me when our mom died and was always caring and giving.  She helped me through rough times and has stood beside my through this sentence.  She is what I call my SisterMom.  She is the best mom to her two boys and a caring daughter to our father.  Today, I want to wish her a Happy Mother's Day.  I love you, sis!  Your brother, Benny













First, I would love to tell you Happy Mother's Day!  Mom, thank you for (NEVER) giving up on me, through all the trouble and all the pain.  Even when I gave up on myself, you were there for me.  I wish I was home to spend this day with you.  Because of mother's like you, you have this day.  I have my eyes open, my mouth shut and my chin up.  Thank you for everything you've done for me.  I love you so much mom.  Love always, your son Anthony Eric 














Mom, I want to say you're the best mom there is.  I am blessed by Jehovah God to be your son.  I want you to have a special day on Mother's Day and the other 364 days also.  You're always in my heart and prayers and thoughts.  I love you mom!  Your Son, David

















Hey ma!! Happy Mother's Day! Thought I would do something different this time and not a month early...HA!  I love you, Atom



















Mom, so many times you have been my rock, my ear in all things personal, my most trusted adviser and, of course, my biggest supporter, not to mention my biggest fan.  Yet to so many others in our family, you have been that and much more: grandma aunt, best friend, sister, but....to me you will always be my mommy.   Happy Mother's Day, from me and your grand kids.  Love always, Michael
















To the best grandma in the world:  Happy Mother's Day!  See ya soon.  Your grandson, James






















Even though things are tough right now, they will get better.  That's a promise.  Happy Mother's Day!  I love you and miss you with all my heart.  Love, Billy






















Nearly every kid filled out the top ten things you love best about your mom.  I love my mom because she makes the best macaroni and cheese in the world!  Then you grow up and your top ten list changes.  I love my mom because she loans me money when I'm broke.  Well, I love my mom for many reasons, but my top answer would be because she never gave up on me.  Mom has stuck beside me for 34 years of hooliganism.  I say that now with a smile, but have caused my mother many tears over those years.  Mom, I get a little better every day.  Life continues to teach me lessons.  Thank you for never giving up.  Happy Mother's Day!
                                                                                    Your son, Michael


This year you are enjoying your mother's day in Australia.  Both of us, Brooke and Michael, wish you a beautiful and happy Mother's Day filled with endless love.  Thank you for your unconditional love.  We hope you are having a great time down under!!  We love you!  Always,  Brooke & Michael














7 comments:

sweetmelin said...

These were lovely, and now I have tears .. but the good kind, the sweet, sentimental kind.

What a blessing for these men to have been able to wish their mothers a happy mother's day, in such a special way. To make this possible was so thoughtful and kind.

Happiest of mother's day to JJ's mom ... and happy mother's day to Brooke, as well.

Anonymous said...

My shout-outs to you guys - Chris, Justin (your post was read aloud at my house), all three of you Michaels, Andy, J, Gerry, Scott, Ran, Brett, Steven (your post brought a tear to my eye), Jay, James (both of ya), Ryan, Benny, Anthony, David, Atom, and Billy: We are so blessed to have mamas who stick with us. I have done some shit in my life that could land me in prison and I know my mom would stand by be too. Now that I have a son of my own, I know that feeling that no matter whatever happens, I will be right by his side. So happy you all have mamas you're proud of and who love and support you. None of us would be half of who we are without our mom's love.

You guys are loved, too. I'm thinking of you today as well as your moms.

Anonymous said...

TO ALL THESE GUYS' MOMS: You really do rock! Thank you for visiting, for writing letters, for putting money in the canteen, sending stamps, filing for appeals, keeping the bills paid and life running as smooth as possible... whatever you do to support your kiddo, or your BrotherSon :) Thank you! You awesome women are the kind of people that give me hope in this world!

Ester Jean said...

Michael B., I love you with all my heart. So glad you guys did this for Mother's Day! Brooke, I know you're a busy gal and that typing this all up is no easy feat. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for loving our family and for taking good care of my bro as well as this project. Happy Mother's Day to you. You are an inspiration!

Aaron said...

Happy Mother's Day!!!
I'm so glad I got to read this today!!! Reminder of how our mother has been there for us no matter what the situation is. God Bless Michael and Brooke for putting this together. I love you Mike. I'm so glad we have such an AWESOME MOM!!!!! I miss you bro

Brooke said...

“What it's like to be a parent: It's one of the hardest things you'll ever do but in exchange it teaches you the meaning of unconditional love.”
― Nicholas Sparks, The Wedding

Happy Mother's Day to each and every one of you beautiful mothers! Thank you for your strength, your gentle hearts and your unconditional love! I agree with one of the previous statements.....you women give me (us) hope in this world!

To each of you men, thank you for sharing your mother/sister/the women that make a difference in your life and your love for her with all of us! Thank you for letting me a part of your lives, and helping to keep you and your loved ones connected in a special way!

Chris, thank you for taking the time to help J.J. and I make this shout-out possible for so many men and their mothers!

Michael, thank you for being you! Thank you for your sharing your mother with me. I love her!!

Anonymous said...

It has taken me awhile to comment on this post and I apologize for that as it brought me to tears on Mother's Day. To read what each man had to say to their moms and loved ones was so very touching. Each of you men spoke from your heart and I know the ladies reading them were reading with a love so very deep that at times it is overwhelming; just as, I am sure, the writer's were feeling.

I read, and cried, and read, and cried. Then...almost at the end...I saw a picture of my son and me at an outdoor wedding about 32 years ago...when he was just a toddler and in my arms. My son, my little boy....all those years ago!! I looked at the photo and it seemed like yesterday....and a lifetime ago...all at the same time. I thought about the day of the photo and laughed to myself as it caused me to reflect on my journey through life. Our family had been very, very poor and often didn't know what the next meal might be. But God always provided for us as we trusted Him. Michael's Dad was asked to play music for this outdoor wedding and when invited I literally had nothing to wear. Not the normal woman.."I've got nothing to wear" but truely did not have but two daily changes of clothes. So, I improvised and made myself an outfit from my living room curtains! And held my head high, knowing that Jesus was with us.

The years went by and more children came and our "quiver was full". We never missed a meal and the Lord blessed us. And He does to this day. As a mother I made a multitude of mistakes...don't we all? I have asked forgiveness many times, from the Lord, and from my children. And oh how I love my children!!

Mother's Day, as with other days, is wonderful...yet sad when we cannot all be together. Michael, the empty chair is always at my table....waiting for you.

Thank you son for the beautiful tribute....right down to my favorite flowers. Daisy's will always be my favorite...no roses for this Mom...and YOU know that. I love you with my whole heart.

Brooke, thank you for doing this..how wonderful!!

For each man and his mom---we have a bond that many, hopefully, will never feel. We love our sons and look forward to their being at our tables again. And when that will not happen...we grasp what we do have and are thankful from the depths of our hearts.

Love to each of you.

The MOM