Ruth Joann Thomas

Our mom is a treasure; we’ve known from the start;

She’s shown us God’s love and His joy fills her heart!

Ruth married Wilmer at just age 19;

Two daughters, 5 sons kept those early years lean.

It’s not always been easy, as life often can be;

But perseverance, kindness, and joy has been shown for all of us to see.

Central Market, Produce Auctions, Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, and One Accord Choir she did go;

Singing, reading, teaching, arranging flowers and trying new foods all make her heart glow.

Ruth often hosts friends for “After Church Sunday Dinners”;

Wilmer has hit the jackpot with his dear “Ruthie” as a winner!

Now the children are all married and the farmhouse is quiet;

But when we’re together, it is a wonderful riot.

We love you so much, Mom, and there is much more we could say;

But we’re ending this poem and wishing you a very Happy Mother’s Day!

We love you, Mom!

From your children, Yvonne, Tressa, Steve, Bill, James, Jonathan and Daryl; their spouses and the whole rest of the clan.

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Happy Mother’s Day

When you’re a child, she walks before you…to set an example. When you’re

We Donut Know What We’d Do Without You

Happy 1st Mother’s Day!

an adult, she walks beside you…so as two friends you can enjoy life together.

And I do so very much enjoy you and our time together.

Love, now, always and forever, Tena

Dear Mom,

We can’t thank you enough for all you have done for us through the years! It’s greatly appreciated!

We are praying for complete healing for you and hope you feel back to normal soon since your surgery.

Wishing you a Mother’s

Day that is relaxing and special. We love you!

Matt and Lisa, Ashley, Austyn, Alex and Andrian

Happy 1st Mother’s Day to my daughter Lauren Alexis!

Watching you become a mom has been such a joy that I’m so grateful to witness.

Our sweet Harrison is lucky to have you for a mommy.

I love you, Mom

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Although You Are Not Here This Mother’s Day

Although your not here this Mother’s Day I will always cherish the memories we had while you were here The times we used to laugh

I Appreciate You!

Mom, Happy Mother’s Day! Another great year has flown by and I’m so happy for all the time we got to spend together throughout it. From going out to eat, hanging out at car shows and just relaxing by the pool, we had a lot of good times!

This year I want to let you know how very, very proud I am of you, and for your willpower! You’ve showed great strength and I couldn’t be happier for you!

Let’s look forward to another year as mother and daughter, and keep spending time together. More phone calls, dinners, shopping, or whatever else comes our way! I enjoy our time together in any capacity. Love always, Crystle

I Will Always Cherish The Memories

and used to cry

The times you were always by my side I will always hold you dear to my heart I never feel as though we’re a part I miss you now more than ever Even though you are resting in heaven I think about you more and more You will always be the mother I adore Rest in peace mother, on this Mother’s Day And always know we will meet again Because

Dear Nana, Nana, Happy Mother’s Day! I will always cherish the memories we have made together and I’m excited to make more. You have always supported me no matter what and for that I will forever be grateful.

Love, Liliana, Jace, Avery

Happy Mother’s Day In Heaven

Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven Mom (Judy Weber).

Mom, you are the most beautiful memory I keep locked in my heart. I also remember how fortunate of the many memories we had together. I wouldn’t trade those moments for the world.

Love and miss you always.

Wendy Graham

“I looked upon child rearing not only as a work of love and duty, but as a profession that was fully interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world and one that demanded the best I could bring.”

~Rose Kennedy

“The mother loves the child most divinely, not when she surrounds him with comfort and anticipates his every want, but when she resolutely holds him to the highest standards and is content with nothing less than his best.”

~Hamilton Wright Mabie

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom

“When

Janet Wiest, Thank you for all you do for your family. Your kindness, generosity and support is beyond measure and you are truly loved by so many in your family. We are blessed to call you our mom, our mother-in-law and Nana.

Did You Know?

Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia began the campaign that brought about the official observance of Mother’s Day in the United states. Her mother died, and Anna wanted all mothers to be remembered. She asked that white carnations be the official mother’s day symbol. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed the orders that made Mother’s Day a national holiday.

Just nine years later, Anna filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop the over- commercialization of Mother’s Day. She lost her fight. Now, cards, letters, candy and dinners out mark Mother’s Day for most families. Anna had hoped for a day of reflection and quiet prayer by families, thanking God for all that mothers had done.