The first Mother’s Day without a mother can be an emotional time filled with feelings of sadness, grief, and longing. But it’s also an opportunity to remember and honor the love and lessons she left behind. The following quotes may bring comfort and inspire memories of love, resilience, and strength.
“The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you, shall never pass away.” – Unknown
“A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.” – Unknown
“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” – Abraham Lincoln
“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.” – C.S. Lewis
“There are no goodbyes, wherever you’ll be, you’ll be in my heart.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” – Terri Guillemets
“She is with me still – not in her common form but in my heart. Her voice guides me still.” – Sanober Khan
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” – Helen Keller
“Grief and love are conjoined, you don’t get one without the other.” – Jandy Nelson
“Mom, I am missing you today but I know that you will always be with me in my heart.” – Karen Kostyla
“I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my heart.” – E.E. Cummings
“Your mother is always with you. She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She’s the smell of certain foods you remember.” – Unknown
“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.” – Unknown
“There is something about losing your mother that is permanent and inexpressible – a wound that will never quite heal.” – Susan Wiggs
“My mother is a never-ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.” – Graycie Harmon
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” – Mitch Albom
“Though I feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses me completely. He will yet guide me home.” – Rachel L. Carson
“As long as I can I will look at this world for both of us. As long as I can I will laugh with the birds, I will sing with the flowers, I will pray to the stars, for both of us.” – Sascha
On this first Mother’s Day without your mom, it’s essential to remember that it’s okay to grieve and feel a void. But also remember the times of love, the teachings, and the good days. Which quote touched your heart the most? Perhaps, you have your own words or memories you want to share. We encourage you to do so in the comments below. Your shared experiences may provide comfort and support to others going through similar circumstances.