Happy Mother’s Day…

This is the first mother’s day my mom hasn’t been alive (she died last May). That’s weird. It’s also the last mother’s day that Maryam won’t be a mom. It’s a transitional mother’s day for me, in other words. I hope you have a great mother’s day. Enjoy your mom if yours is still alive. Soon enough you’ll be in my shoes.

  • http://www.christiancadeo.com/ Christian Cadeo

    Blunt, yet true.

  • http://www.christiancadeo.com Christian Cadeo

    Blunt, yet true.

  • http://eoscommunicatie.web-log.nl/ Jojanneke

    Hi Robert,

    I know how you feel. And I share your feelings. I wish you strength today! And it’s a good wish/advice, to pass on the thought of being grateful when your mother is still alive. Try to feel grateful, even today, that your wife soon will have the same meaning for your child, as your mother for you.

    Take care!
    Jojanneke

  • http://eoscommunicatie.web-log.nl Jojanneke

    Hi Robert,

    I know how you feel. And I share your feelings. I wish you strength today! And it’s a good wish/advice, to pass on the thought of being grateful when your mother is still alive. Try to feel grateful, even today, that your wife soon will have the same meaning for your child, as your mother for you.

    Take care!
    Jojanneke

  • http://www.poetryplus.com/ Catherine

    I don’t normally read blogs but came across yours through ebay. I’m sure your mother would be proud of what you convey in your writing. Congrats on the baby news. Life goes on in so many ways. You be well.

    catmajo

  • http://www.poetryplus.com Catherine

    I don’t normally read blogs but came across yours through ebay. I’m sure your mother would be proud of what you convey in your writing. Congrats on the baby news. Life goes on in so many ways. You be well.

    catmajo

  • http://www.iteachyoucomputers.com/ Erica

    My thoughts are with you today. My mom died 5 years ago on Mothers’ Day and the day hasn’t been the same since. I have children (12 and 8) and it is still difficult for me to celebrate the day I would like to.

    Spend the day with your growing family and try to have a good day!

  • http://www.iteachyoucomputers.com/ Erica

    I meant to type 8. Not sure how I got the smiley face there!

  • http://www.iteachyoucomputers.com Erica

    My thoughts are with you today. My mom died 5 years ago on Mothers’ Day and the day hasn’t been the same since. I have children (12 and 8) and it is still difficult for me to celebrate the day I would like to.

    Spend the day with your growing family and try to have a good day!

  • http://www.iteachyoucomputers.com Erica

    I meant to type 8. Not sure how I got the smiley face there!

  • http://wenchadmin.wordpress.com/ deannie

    I am surprised that you don’t think of Maryam as already being a Mother? She is the sole caregiver to your son in this instant. Kiss her for that.

  • http://wenchadmin.wordpress.com/ deannie

    I am surprised that you don’t think of Maryam as already being a Mother? She is the sole caregiver to your son in this instant. Kiss her for that.

  • http://www.pinoyhack.com/ Pinoy

    I know what yeah feel mate.

  • http://www.pinoyhack.com Pinoy

    I know what yeah feel mate.

  • http://www.zoliblog.com Zoli Erdos

    Gee, Robert, this would be a better post without the last sentence -really.

  • http://www.zoliblog.com Zoli Erdos

    Gee, Robert, this would be a better post without the last sentence -really.

  • http://www.imageworld.nl/ Peter van Teeseling

    Hey Robert,

    your post made me call my mother straight away. Have a great day with Maryam and take care!

  • http://www.imageworld.nl Peter van Teeseling

    Hey Robert,

    your post made me call my mother straight away. Have a great day with Maryam and take care!

  • http://www.baxiabhishek.info/ Abby

    A tad too blunt…

  • http://www.baxiabhishek.info Abby

    A tad too blunt…

  • Paul Bunnell

    Robert

    I understand 100%, even though its not Mothers Day in europe(Uk) I apreciate and agree with your comments!.

    Paul

  • Paul Bunnell

    Robert

    I understand 100%, even though its not Mothers Day in europe(Uk) I apreciate and agree with your comments!.

    Paul

  • http://nerdiiblackgirl.com/ nerdii

    My Mother is no longer alive either. I liked the last sentence. Heck it’s the truth.

  • http://nerdiiblackgirl.com nerdii

    My Mother is no longer alive either. I liked the last sentence. Heck it’s the truth.

  • http://everydotconnects.com/ Connie Reece

    Robert, my condolences on the loss of you mother. I’m so blessed to be able to spend Mother’s Day with my 83-year-old mom–who is in good health for her age and who even knows how to use google as a verb. :-) Enjoy this day with your wonderful mom-to-be and treat her extra special!

  • http://everydotconnects.com Connie Reece

    Robert, my condolences on the loss of you mother. I’m so blessed to be able to spend Mother’s Day with my 83-year-old mom–who is in good health for her age and who even knows how to use google as a verb. :-) Enjoy this day with your wonderful mom-to-be and treat her extra special!

  • http://scobleizer.com/ Robert Scoble

    Zoli: it is blunt and it might be better but life is sometimes blunt as Rocky’s mom reminded us all last Sunday when she died unexpectedly.

  • http://scobleizer.com/ Robert Scoble

    Zoli: it is blunt and it might be better but life is sometimes blunt as Rocky’s mom reminded us all last Sunday when she died unexpectedly.

  • http://www.sellingnva.wordpress.com/ scott

    interesting …. but I suppose nice! Happy Mothers day to all!

  • http://www.sellingnva.wordpress.com scott

    interesting …. but I suppose nice! Happy Mothers day to all!

  • http://zennie2005.blogspot.com/ Zennie

    Hey Robert,

    I lost my father and stepfather in 2005; I’m an only child and my Mom is my only remaining family member. She will be 73 in October — still kicking. I talk to her about three times each day. I’m in Cali — she’s in suburban Atlanta. I’m trying to set my life to go back and forth, but I probably should just move there. Lot’s to think about.

    I’m sorry for your loss. I’m so afraid to be in the place you are, so I take your words with particular attention.

    Zennie

  • http://zennie2005.blogspot.com Zennie

    Hey Robert,

    I lost my father and stepfather in 2005; I’m an only child and my Mom is my only remaining family member. She will be 73 in October — still kicking. I talk to her about three times each day. I’m in Cali — she’s in suburban Atlanta. I’m trying to set my life to go back and forth, but I probably should just move there. Lot’s to think about.

    I’m sorry for your loss. I’m so afraid to be in the place you are, so I take your words with particular attention.

    Zennie

  • Matt Campbell

    Being blunt sometimes, is usually the best.

  • Matt Campbell

    Being blunt sometimes, is usually the best.

  • http://www.industrygirlblog.com/ Patricia

    Oh, a mother is never far away, even after she passes. I swear. :) thank you for reminding me to appreciate mine.

  • http://www.industrygirlblog.com Patricia

    Oh, a mother is never far away, even after she passes. I swear. :) thank you for reminding me to appreciate mine.

  • Bill Loytty

    Robert, you are incorrect when you say that this is Maryam’s last Mother’s day as a non-mother. I thought the same thing when my wife first became pregnant, but she corrected me.

    Also, you should buy her a mother’s day present today, even though she is not your mother. (My wife also helpfully pointed this out to me, although I think she may just enjoy getting presents)

  • Bill Loytty

    Robert, you are incorrect when you say that this is Maryam’s last Mother’s day as a non-mother. I thought the same thing when my wife first became pregnant, but she corrected me.

    Also, you should buy her a mother’s day present today, even though she is not your mother. (My wife also helpfully pointed this out to me, although I think she may just enjoy getting presents)

  • Rich

    I’ve been there since 1984, man, and I know what you’re going through. All good wishes to both of you. I mean that sincerely.

  • Rich

    I’ve been there since 1984, man, and I know what you’re going through. All good wishes to both of you. I mean that sincerely.

  • http://www.vibrantmind.typepad.com/ Annette Sandberg

    Your joy as an expectant father and husband blanketed with deep sorrow over the loss of your mother comes through beautifully in your post. Sadness over loss is definitely the downside of loving deeply, but also a reminder of a connection that will always be a part of us. Your mother must have been an amazing woman to have produced a son like you; so genuine, supportive, caring and open. (Haven’t met you in person, but the tone of who you are comes through clearly in your video’s and posts) As one of your admirers I give thanks for her today, and know that her grace will flow through you to you yet unborn son.

  • http://www.vibrantmind.typepad.com Annette Sandberg

    Your joy as an expectant father and husband blanketed with deep sorrow over the loss of your mother comes through beautifully in your post. Sadness over loss is definitely the downside of loving deeply, but also a reminder of a connection that will always be a part of us. Your mother must have been an amazing woman to have produced a son like you; so genuine, supportive, caring and open. (Haven’t met you in person, but the tone of who you are comes through clearly in your video’s and posts) As one of your admirers I give thanks for her today, and know that her grace will flow through you to you yet unborn son.

  • http://www.pistachioconsulting.com/ pistachiolaura

    IMHO, Maryam is already a mom. At least, that’s how (while pregnant with #1) Mother’s Day 2005 felt to me…

    Condolences on your mom.

  • http://www.pistachioconsulting.com pistachiolaura

    IMHO, Maryam is already a mom. At least, that’s how (while pregnant with #1) Mother’s Day 2005 felt to me…

    Condolences on your mom.

  • http://www.RockVideos.US/ Rocky Barbanica

    Indeed- A real strange day for me. We buried Mom two days ago and I was back there today wishing her a Happy Mothers Day. We had beautiful ceremony. Tony Lindsay, former lead singer for Santana, sang Amazing Grace for Mom like I never heard before. It was so beautiful.

    Anyway- Tahnks to all who gave their thoughts for me and my family- Especially you, Robert-

    It’s back to work on Monday-

    Rocky-
    Scoble Show Editor-

  • http://www.RockVideos.US Rocky Barbanica

    Indeed- A real strange day for me. We buried Mom two days ago and I was back there today wishing her a Happy Mothers Day. We had beautiful ceremony. Tony Lindsay, former lead singer for Santana, sang Amazing Grace for Mom like I never heard before. It was so beautiful.

    Anyway- Tahnks to all who gave their thoughts for me and my family- Especially you, Robert-

    It’s back to work on Monday-

    Rocky-
    Scoble Show Editor-

  • http://geekspeaker.spaces.live.com/ Jason B.

    I feel for you all without mothers. I cherish all the time left I have with mine. Hang tough Robert.

  • http://geekspeaker.spaces.live.com Jason B.

    I feel for you all without mothers. I cherish all the time left I have with mine. Hang tough Robert.

  • http://culturalsnafu.wordpress.com/ feartheseeds

    We all have mothers, even when we don’t… you’re still her son.

  • http://culturalsnafu.wordpress.com/ feartheseeds

    We all have mothers, even when we don’t… you’re still her son.