As a young child, I remember the importance of my sister and me picking out a white corsage for my mother to wear at church on Mother’s Day. This flower does not symbolize her being a mother, but rather shows her love in an outward manner for her own mother. My Mom would wear a white flower which indicated her mother was deceased. If your mother is alive you would wear red or pink.
To my sister and me this has been part of our Mother’s Day tradition.In the past few years, I have noticed a decrease in flowers being worn by women on Mother’s Day. What a sweet way to show love by honoring mother with a corsage. While this tradition has dropped in patronage, we have only increased as I received one as well this year! Ha! I think, “Why would we let this precious tradition die?” It’s a simple gesture and easy to execute. Simply drop by a florist shop or a local grocery store or better yet, merely pick a flower from your yard or ask a neighbor for one. Something simple and thoughtful is the key to honor Mother on Mother’s Day.
It is customary for the husband to purchase this for his wife. However, I hope to make it a tradition for my whole family. How special for Danielboy and Snickerdoodle to have a boutonniere honoring the special ladies in their lives. Mother’s Day has always been special to me in honor of my mother but now that I am a mother it puts a whole new meaning to things. I truly had no idea the amount of time, prayers, love or patience my mom put into make it all come together each day. (Thanks mom!)
Yesterday as I was getting the little one ready for bed, I heard the door open. Shortly after, Ramey, my toddler, walked to the back with a flower in hand smiling from ear to ear. As he handed me the flower box I noticed my sister down the hall smiling. She had bought me a Mother’s Day pink orchid to wear on this special day.
It is times like these, that melt your heart and make you so thankful for family. Even though this corsage tradition maybe slowing or even fizzling out, my sister and I refuse to conform. Her love for family traditions is strong and made me feel so special to be able to honor Mom today outwardly. And, yes, she wore it proud, all day, on Mother’s Day.
If you are reading this and not aware of this tradition, start next year making it a tradition in your family. You’ll be glad you did and perhaps you can add the dudes too by buying them a boutonniere! ( Red or pink if Mother is living. White if Mother is deceased).
Happy Mother’s Day
Katie Girl
