She carried you, played with you, read you stories, held your hand and sang to you. She has always made you feel confident, safe and loved, and shares in both your laughter and your tears. This incredible woman is strong, beautiful and has often put your needs before her own in a way that only a mother could.
One of my most cherished memories with my mom was while my military family was stationed overseas in Germany. She and my dad flew over and I took her on a girls’ getaway to Italy. Her grandfather (my great-grandfather), was Italian and was never able to return to his home country after immigrating to the States. Visiting the “old country” with my mom was priceless. While there, I introduced her to our extended Italian family, listened to her “sing” the word grazie, watched her surprise as she downed her first espresso and her delight as she tasted her first gelato. It was just me and my mom in the birthplace of the Renaissance, and it was perfect.
We don’t always have the opportunity in life for big adventures like this, but we do maintain a close relationship. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for me and for you to show these one-of-a-kind women just how special they are.
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Thank you, Mom
I think every mother dreams of one day having a close relationship with her adult children. Because of the love, positivity and open communication that my mom has demonstrated to me, I enjoy and want to have her as part of my life. Just knowing she is there brings a sense of calm to my often hectic life as a military spouse.
For who she is and for all she has done, let your mom know just how important she is to you. Imagine the look on her face when she receives a bright, fresh and fragrant 1800 Flowers bouquet to honor her this Mother’s Day.
A self-described “Jackie of All Trades,” Army wife Jackie Toops is a mother of two and enjoys writing, travel, art, languages, slow cooking and peaceful parenting. She studied Interdisciplinary Humanities, Museum Studies and Nonprofit Management, and has overseen public relations for museums, galleries and universities. She is a contributing author for Wall Street International Magazineand has discussed her articles on-air with AFN Wiesbaden. She’s usually seen adventuring with her Canon, a coffee and two small children. Follow her on Twitter.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written on behalf of 1800Flowers.
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Jackie Toops
A self-described “Jackie of All Trades,” former Army wife Jackie Toops enjoys exploring the various facets of her personality by chronicling military life, world travels, family, her love of the arts and more. Her academic background is in the fields of Interdisciplinary Humanities, Museum Studies and Nonprofit Management, and she has overseen public relations for museums, galleries and universities. Jackie’s articles have been featured on Army Wife 101, Wall Street International Magazine, SoFluential, HomeAway, Military Biz Connection and FamiliesGo. While stationed in Germany, she regularly discussed her articles on-air with the Armed Forces Network in Wiesbaden. A mother of two, Jackie enjoys coffee, freelance writing, languages and discovering new ways to express herself. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
A self-described “Jackie of All Trades,” former Army wife Jackie Toops enjoys exploring the various facets of her personality by chronicling military life, world travels, family, her love of the arts and more. Her academic background is in the fields of Interdisciplinary Humanities, Museum Studies and Nonprofit Management, and she has overseen public relations for museums, galleries and universities. Jackie’s articles have been featured on Army Wife 101, Wall Street International Magazine, SoFluential, HomeAway, Military Biz Connection and FamiliesGo. While stationed in Germany, she regularly discussed her articles on-air with the Armed Forces Network in Wiesbaden. A mother of two, Jackie enjoys coffee, freelance writing, languages and discovering new ways to express herself. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.