My Take
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This week I wrote the wrong day in my journal. Wait, before you get in a tizzy, think about what Mother would have said. “You’ll never know the difference a hundred years from now.” You’re right, Mother, I thought and went on with what I was doing.
Like most mothers, mine had an abundance of things to say. Sometimes she was joking, or I hoped she was, as when she would say, “Now don’t be afraid of the storm, if lightning strikes you, you’ll never know the difference.” I must say, I have no fear of lightning, so she must have been on the right track. Afraid someone might kidnap you? Here’s what Mother would say: “Don’t worry, the minute they get you under a street light they’ll bring you right back.” Want to run away to Grandmother’s house, but wonder how you’re going to get the fifty miles down the mountain by yourself when you’re only a kid? Mother’s suggestion: “Here’s a nickel, don’t spend it all in one place.”
How about if your dress has a small spot on it and you’re ready to go out the door? “They’ll never know the difference on a galloping horse.”
Mother had some nice saying, too. She learned them from Auntie Elvira her first Sunday school teacher, who was my first Sunday school teacher too. When my brother and I fought the word was, “Be ye kind, one to another, tender, loving, forgiving each other.” Okay, Mom, I’ll try. If I wanted to say something bad about someone who had hurt my feelings she’d caution, “Ask yourself: is it kind, is it true, and do I have to tell it.” At least one of those is going to have a no, so forget it.
Ephesians 6:1 Children obey your parents for this is right.
Old Things R New 
Okay… i’m a Mum of five and my favourite saying is, “You get more bees with honey than with lemon.” It’s a good one and all my kids remember it when they want to get their way with something!
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My grandmothers always shared lots of mothering & grandmothering advice. A big one my grandmother Perrott always said was, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.”
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She was a wise grandmother.Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Brenda.
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My mom’s favorite saying was “Suck it up!” in response to all of my dramas. I hated it then, but I totally get it now. 🙂
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Well, you did do drama- a lot.
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1) don’t bleed on the carpet (after cutting my thumb open) 2) Take a walk and get a love pat for the tummy (on a really bad day) 3) Some days are gollywhumple. Tomorrow wil be better. I miss her (=
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Maryanne, what is a love pat for the tummy? I love some days are gollywhumple. My mother told me once when I was young, you will always miss your mother. She was right. (as usual) Thanks for stopping by and sharing.
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When it was raining and we didn’t want to go out and get wet, my mom always said “you’re not made out of sugar, you won’t melt “
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Mine said that too Gail and she was right,I didn’t melt, didn’t even catch a cold. Thanks for stopping by.
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Great post! Thanks for sharing! When I was worried about being kidnapped, it wasn’t my mother who commented, but my brother: “Once they get to know you, they’ll bring you right back!” LOL
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You have to love brothers and sisters. They keep you humble. Thanks for stopping by.
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Oh the wisdom of mothers! Love it!
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When I thought I would run away, my mother once said “I’ll pack your bag for you…” and the great one was “Think of all the starving kids in India” to get me to eat my food on my plate. Moms are the BEST!
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I heard that one more than once. Moms are the best.
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Ahhhh – my mother had some doozies too… These are great! LOL
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Another of my mother’s “If you do _____ I’ll dance at your wedding. Thanks for stopping by Lisa Jey
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Nice post! Do unto others … I try to live every day with this in mind.
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It’s a great thing to keep in mind and strive for. Thanks for stopping by.
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These are great and all so true! My mum was a nurse so she was a great sayer of things like “Children should only rub their eye with their elbow” etc. I kept trying, but even when I was at my most supple, it’s impossible!
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I never heard the elbow one. I am going to ask my grandchilden to try it.
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WheneverI had a bump, bruise of scar my mother always said “It will be gone by time you are married. Sure enough they all were. Is that a North Carolina saying?
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What would Mother say?
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Ooooohhhhh……………those are priceless!!
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