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* One day when I was a kid, my mom dropped her (then) four sons off at Sunday school and dispatched herself to a local diner to quietly sip a cup of coffee before church.

All of a sudden, in walks her four boys who proceeded to noisily join her at her table, unceremoniously ending her rare and precious moment to herself. Unbeknownst to all of us, the time had rolled back an hour the night before and Sunday school hadn’t yet begun. So, rather than find something else to do, we decided to go hang out with our beloved mother. Thankfully, my mom has a great sense of humor and we all laughed about the mistake. No blood, no foul.

* I bring this up because I yet again forgot to change the timestamp on the blog over the weekend. I can’t really adjust it now because doing so will mess up comments, so I’ll get to it tonight.

Sorry, but it kinda runs in the family.

Also, I love you, Mom. I remember that day more than any Sunday school class I ever attended. Thanks for being you.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:07 pm

Comments

Thanks for the sentimental intermission Rich. We should all seek more time with loved ones and keep life simple for a while.

Comment by MidState Anon Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:09 pm
Your mother is a SAINT

Comment by NotRich Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:13 pm
Often I disagree with your comments, but I always respect those who honor, respect and love their parents

Comment by MOON Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:16 pm
If there’s any greater teacher than Mother’s love…I never found it.

Comment by Dotnonymous Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:20 pm
This is as good as a picture of Oscar …

Comment by Anyone Remember Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:20 pm
Love this. My best to your family, Rich.

It’s these stories that make family memories. Than a gif sharing.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:23 pm
Wonderful story; your mom sounds delightful.

Comment by JoanP Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:28 pm
Love it! I think we all are still adjusting to the time change in our own ways.

Comment by Left of the Lake Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:32 pm
Thank you for the reminder that sometimes the unexpected moments together are best and most memorable. Needed this today. ❤️

Comment by Iris Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:39 pm
Great story!!

Comment by Downstate Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:44 pm
Very powerful story illustrating that no love is deeper than that of your mother!

Comment by truthtopower Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:55 pm
Thanks for a great story. It feels good to laugh and smile today. With so much going on I don’t seem to do that enough.

Comment by Club J Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 2:56 pm
Great story Rich. As crazy as events are, I reminded my family last night this country has survived a civil war, WW I, WW II, the great depression, numerous recessions, Vietnam war and 911, will we get through this. We are Americans.

Besides, was it over when the German’s bombed Pearl Harbor?

Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 3:07 pm
Rich this made me LOL and smile ! My mom had four boys too. Our family went on a long road trip to FLA camping at various stops on the way (saving money and we were all scouts) By night 4 she decided to take a “Hotel break” while we camped. A horrlbe storm came through we all ended up in her room soaking wet. She was so happy we were there since there were no cell phones and she was worried. #lovemymom

Comment by NorthSideNoMore Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 3:29 pm
Awe, I remember that day so well . I glad you do as well.

Comment by Mom Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 3:40 pm
Sorry mean I’m glad you do as well

Comment by Mom Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 3:41 pm
Thank you Rich. It got me remembering things about my Mom and how precious family is.

And, yes, I forgot to reset my watches and clocks as well.

Comment by illini Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 3:44 pm
Thanks Mom ! Your the Best LOL

Comment by NorthSideNoMore Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 4:17 pm
Mom - for comment of the year.

Comment by Papa2008 Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 4:22 pm
All great daylight savings stories are about missing church. The Spring stories having the greatest result.

Comment by Ok Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 4:52 pm
Thanks Rich, for sharing that wonderful memory.
I did something like that years ago; pulled up at a store near opening time (so I thought), stood there looking important near the entrance, until an employee opened the door to ask why I was there. I told her why, and she told me they opened in another hour due to DST ending. I thanked her politely, and blushed my way back to my car.

Comment by thisjustinagain Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 5:39 pm
Being able to laugh at yourself is a great gift, and something to pass on down the generations. Thanks for the lift.

Comment by Barnaby Wilde Monday, Nov 2, 20 @ 9:19 pm