"Hey Mom" my daughter called one day

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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

0 posted 2003-11-29 05:53 PM

"Hey Mom", my daughter called one day, "Hey Mom", we've bought a flat
And we have fourteen days or so to paint and clean and do all that
I thought you'd beter come over, to give us a helping hand
Because when I have to do it myself, it's not the wood where paint would land

I know you like to paint the windows, the walls and even the doors
It's just for the painting we need you, someone else will manage the floors
Oh Mom and when you see Daddy, will you tell him we need him too
Right after you have finished painting, he has to move a load or two

With all the animals you two have, I know you can't come together
But one by one is fine with us and pray for some nice weather
And I stood there remembering, when I heard those words before
Not long ago we've moved the other and in passed times some more

I've lost the count of all the times we moved them out or in somewhere
Moved partners in and their exes out when they changed loving care
We thought it would stop when they settled down, but appearently not so
When they're on the phone and say "Hey Mom", I know I have to go

I took days off and in two weeks I'll drive some hundred miles up North
I do what they asked and will paint the flat, driving back at the twenty fourth
We'll celebrate Chrismas, the two of us and next day it's Daddy's turn
To drive up North and move them out, bad weather's our only concern

You out there, listen carefully, when you have kids of your own
Don't think you can enjoy your freedom, not even when they are grown
But if you would ask me "Do you mind?", I will truthfully say "Oh no!"
When they're in need, then we make time, pick up our big Van and go

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (11-29-2003 06:00 PM).]

Lotus Breeze
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since 2003-09-06

Posts 112

1 posted 2003-11-29 06:22 PM

I touched by this, make me miss my Mother to ask to help with the little things, big things too. I am thankful for all she did when she could, even when asked too much.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2003-11-29 08:14 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Yay! Oh Titia, this is wonderful news, sweet friend, I hope in a month you have the most wonderful time with your daughter and loved ones, have a safe travel and hope you have so much fun, yay! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

Copperbell
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since 2003-11-08

Posts 956

3 posted 2003-11-29 08:40 PM

makes me think of my mom too, she has moved me on her birthday before. Thanks for sharing.

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

4 posted 2003-11-29 11:53 PM

I have no doubt you are always thee for them, Dutchie, because that's the way you are...thanks for the glimpse into your life

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2003-11-30 12:50 PM

Titia~
My sweetest friend ... you are just sooooo wonderful~
I have NO DOUBT that you'll not only help ... but enjoy each moment of it~

Isn't it WONDERFUL that they know just when to make us feel needed ?
Love you dear lady~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
noles1@totcon.com

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

6 posted 2003-11-30 12:50 PM

yep, you said that right!

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

7 posted 2003-11-30 01:29 PM

Titia, I laughed and made faces all at the same time. How many times have Ron and I done this? I've totally lost count.

And now our middle one is moving to Prague and I wonder how he'll manage with us so far across the sea!

Hugs my friend, Marti

'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.'
PEACE!!!
Indira Gandhi

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

8 posted 2003-12-01 09:57 AM

My Dad is no longer able to offer physical assistance... but as old as I am, I still occasionally yell for emotional (or in really bad times financial) help. *S* This is lovely, Titia... and you're loving to go help! *S*

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