Blessed with two mothers, this post is dedicated to my other mother…
My mother in law
You had heard or experience the horror of having a terrible mother in-law that you constantly in argument with right? Yeah, so do I. I witnessed my own mother ever evolving relationship with her mother in-law.
So when this lady came into my life about 6 years ago I was humbly touched and will forever be. I still remember her reply just before I came to the US and asked if she have anything specific she wants me to bring for her. “Maureen, just a rock from your country will makes me so happy.”
I was nervous about meeting her in person for the first time. We were living apart until they came and visit us after Lil’ A was born. But we communicates regularly through emails and various networking sites. She keeps up with social media…yeah, she’s that cool!
The first time we met in persons she’s exactly as I pictured her to be.
Very sweet, very loving, humble, soft spoken and wise…oh and her laugthers…how I love hearing them.
She’s everything that a dream perfect mother in-law would ever come close to and I love her to pieces! She a Godly woman, true and strong who never judge. Oh and did I mentioned she’s a huge Gators fan (along with my Dad inlaw)?
After spending one whole month with her in Florida back in late 2008, I knew for sure that she really is a very special lady and I am truly blessed to have her in my life. Our bond grew even stronger after that one month.
When my world came to a stand still in China, she was there for me. Thousands of miles away yet she’s there…I can feel her warm comforting hugs around me. She stood by my side in her own special way.
When my world turned to hell, she was there for me. Still thousands of miles away yet she’s there and still does. She prays for me, she gives me wisdom, she gives me comforting words that only a mother can muster.
Yes, my marriage to her son has come to an end yet I don’t want to let her go. For me, she’s still my mom and I am her daughter as she so often calls me.
I miss her tremendously and I hope one day I can see her again.
So, Mom…thank you for everything you have done for me. Thank you for your love that strengthen me in times where I feel so all alone and broken.
I love you with all my heart!
Your daughter forever,
Maureen
This was a really beautiful post. I love to hear about great daughter and mother-in-law relationships. I absolutely love my mother in law with all my heart. We are sooo much a like, overbearing, argumentative, but respectful, caring and loving. I think before I got married, God definitely picked the husband with the perfect mom for me. I’m so sorry to hear about your divorce, but I hope you always maintain this loving relationship with your other Mom.
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Hi Eleana, thank you for sharing your own MIL & DIL story. I love how you put it that God picked both the perfect husband and MIL for you. My MIL will always be like my own mother and I am hoping that it will last forever
Oh, that’s so sweet. I’m glad you have each other.
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Thanks Serene, I really am blessed to have her in my life
Maureen, so good to see you back. You’ve been missed and thanks for sharing such an inspiring post about your mom-in-law.
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Nami, thank you, girl! I’m back but not 100% as I still haven’t catch up with everyone blogs and I really am trying to get back to that rhythm again.
Hi Maureen,
Akhirnya ketemu Indonesian Lady^^ Apa kabar?
My relationship with my mom in law isn’t good enough, but I try to be anak manis di keluarga my hubby.
So, I am your new follower now, and subscribe your blog.
Salam,
Amiko
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Hi Amiko,
Makasih udah mampir ya.
Kabar baik
Thanks for following my blog and sharing your own experience
Oh how absolutely sweet! I am also blessed to have a truly amazing mother-in-law.
I hope you’re able to see her again one day!!
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Thanks, Caity!
I hope so too, I really really miss her and I know she misses her grandson a lot.
Bless your heart dear and your mom in law !
Thanks, Em!
*Sobbing* How lovely, ‘yen! I bet she’d love this post.
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Awww…she did said she loved it on her email. Thanks Din!
wow, maureen! it’s so amazing that your feelings for her are still so strong! that’s really great!
Thanks Liz, she’s been an incredible lady in my life and I am blessed with her.
Wow, this must be a difficult position to be in for you MIL. Can the bond between flesh & blood get in the way of the special bond that has been created by you and your MIL? Would you ex-husband disapprove?
(((Maureen))) daughter that I love so very much! Your post has warmed my heart and filled me with much gratitude, God has blessed me with having a daughter like you and giving me a grandson was a double blessing. I’ll love you forever and my daughter you will always be♥ Love Mom
Maureen, this post touched my heart. I would give anything to have the kind of relationship that you have with your MIL with mine. Unfortunately, this was not in the cards for me. However, it is still nice to see that some women can have good relationships with their MILs. It gives me hope for the future.
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