7 Heartfelt Ways to Honor Your Mom in Heaven This Mother's Day

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1. Visit Her Grave or Favorite Place

There is something solemn yet peaceful about visiting the cemetery. My mom is placed under a beautiful oak tree, so the whisper of the wind and the rattle of the leaves create a calm harmony. It also reminds me that I am not just there to feel closer to my mom but also to reach out to feel the peace of His presence. In many cases, He meets me there and brings me so much comfort.

If visiting the gravesite isn't an option, try visiting a place your dear momma enjoyed. Whether it be a park or a coffee shop, taking that trip down memory lane is humbling. Keep in mind that it will likely spark a wide range of emotions and quite possibly churn up forgotten memories, but in doing so, you may find it brings a little healing, too.

2. Read Her Favorite Book or Watch Her Favorite Movie

Or listen to her favorite music. There is something nostalgic about doing those things and digging into what your mom enjoyed. The Beatles (my mom's favorite band) plays softly in the background as I write this. I have found comfort in many of their songs as I recall so many memories. From the times she sang loud and proud in the car to the times she quietly hummed their songs in the kitchen as she prepared dinner.

This Mother's Day may be a perfect opportunity to snuggle in a blanket and read your mom's favorite book or watch her favorite movie. As you do, invite Jesus into that tender time and ask for Him to flood your heart with memories of her.

3. Make One of Her Favorite Dishes

Thank goodness for mom's cooking! My mom had no idea how comforting it was until I called her endless times, asking for those recipes to help feed my own family.

Is there a favorite dish your mom was known for? What are some of your favorite things you enjoyed eating while growing up? If you haven't made them before (or in a while), now may be a good time to try your hand at them and honor your mom this Mother's Day.

4. Write Her a Note or Poem

5. Spend Time with Those You Love

We have a relatively small family. It's the five of us (my husband and I with our three children) and then my dad, sister, and her husband. Our family may be smaller, but our love is fierce. When we spend time together, something truly beautiful happens. We listen. We laugh. We share memories. And we talk about mom - Every single time.

Talking about her and sharing memories reminds us that we aren't in this grief alone. It also comforts my daughters, especially my youngest, who misses her grandmother deeply.

6. Create a Keepsake or Event to Honor Her

Some families plant trees to remember a loved one, and some volunteer or host a charity event. Other families make a craft such as a quilt or make a necklace. There are so many lovely things we can do to honor our moms.

Ponder on things your mom enjoyed and what you could do as a family to honor her this Mother's Day. It doesn't have to be extravagant, just merely meaningful and special to you and your family. Knowing this holiday can be difficult, it is nice to find a sweet way to celebrate all mothers while honoring the beloved moms that are no longer in our presence.

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7. Give Yourself Space

Mother's Day and other special days will forever be different without your mom's precious physical presence. It is okay to feel the heavy weight and burden of that reality and feel a bit consumed and somewhat overwhelmed with emotions ranging from joy to sorrow.

If needed, step away, and take time to grieve. Whether sitting alone or surrounded by understanding and supportive friends, just be kind to yourself.

On that note, know that I am praying that you have a blessed Mother's Day and can find ways to honor your mom. May your Mother's Day be filled with hope, the everlasting hope of being reunited with our dear moms again.