The kittens!!!
Tiny meows pierced the night outside my bedroom window and my heart pounded in terror. Eyes wide and hoping I was wrong about where they were, I bolted through the house. The back screen door had blown open. The litter of kittens that were living in the mudroom were being strewn all across our back yard!
"MOM!!!! MOM, HELP!!!!" I screamed through the house as I scrambled breathlessly back to her bedroom. I was absolutely terrified for those kittens. It was so loud and the rain and wind were so crazy outside.
Mom listened as I gasped for air and relayed the story, and she disappeared back into the bedroom for her robe.
We both tore through the house, deciding on the way how many kittens there were total. We found 2 kittens on the cement floor. That meant there were 4 more outside.
She grabbed Dad's green army jacket out of the hall closet and the flashlight out of the kitchen drawer. She told me to go get a towel from the bathroom. And with the storm still raging and scaring me to death, Mom went out in search of the kittens.
She found the first three pretty fast, but the last one took some looking.
Finally they were all accounted for. Safe. Warm.
We were all on the floor in the mudroom.. mom, me, Daisy the mama cat, and the six little kittens. The storm calmed down as we were drying them off, and Mom stayed up with me until I felt like the kittens were dry and happy with the mama cat.
It was the first time I remember feeling like my mom took something important to me seriously. Something I couldn't do.
She saved the kittens.
And she was my hero.
prompt: Ode to your mother…write about a special memory you have of your mom in honor of Mother’s Day.
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Sweet story.
ReplyDeleteAww :) I'm glad the story had a happy ending- for everyone's sake! :)
ReplyDeleteYou were lucky to find all of the kittens in the terrible weather. A wonderful memory of your mom to share.
ReplyDeleteThat's really sweet. Most parents wouldn't go to that extent. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great hero! A beautiful story about your mom. I love that she went out in the storm to save them for you.
ReplyDeleteOh this is such a wonderful story. This is a mother. Love you. xo
ReplyDeleteWow. Does it get any more heroic than saving kittens? I don't think so. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the story had a happy ending and thank goodness for your Mom saving the kittens. You're lucky to have such a good Mom.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this story!
ReplyDeletethat's so sweet. i'm so glad the story had a happy ending. your mom is kind of awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story about your mom! It's great when kids see their parents as their heroes. It's the way things should be, I think.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story!
ReplyDeleteawwww! This is touching. I remember that feeling when mom or dad respected what was important to me enough to make an effort. It was better than a new toy or cash money.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me. I'm going to try and make more of effort for my boys.
Such a nice story :-)
ReplyDeleteSweet mom memory! Lucky kittens!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such a wonderful story! Lucky kittens and even luckier you!
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What a great story!! And so glad the kittens got saved, what a great mommy <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story about your Mom - and your love for kittens. I can totally relate! I always had kittens for pets when I was growing up, and felt that Mom always "abided" having them. But one time she accidentally ran over a special cat we had. And she cried. And I almost cry now just thinking about it. Thanks for sharing your story!
ReplyDeleteAhhh that is so sweet!!! Thank you for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful story about your mom. As a mother myself, I have been taking my 4.5 year old seriously ever since he was born. I feel it is crucial to children knowing that you stand behind them and that you will stand up for them.
ReplyDeleteMy child was very verbal at an early age and at 2.5 he was able to communicate to me in other words that he was being bullied at daycare, yes, at 2.5. We tried to solve the problem and wound up pulling him out of there.
Your child is a person, and your story is proof that kids remember things like this and need you to be their champion! Thank you for writing this and Happy Mother's Day.
Wow, she's my hero too! I love animals, and I think that people who do things like search for animals in storms have special character. I'm so glad you shared this with us.
ReplyDeleteAnd so happy she found all of the kittens!
Awesome story and memory. How old were you? Every child needs such validation. Stopping by from Mama Kat's...
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful story! I love how your mom took you seriously and saved those kittens. I know how much that means to a child.
ReplyDeletewow... Awesome mom!
ReplyDeleteI love this. How empowering to know that your words matter. I can see those sweet, wet kittens!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job capturing the heart of your mom as someone who invests in her daughter. How sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really nice story about your mom. I am very glad she helped you find and save the kittens:~)
ReplyDeleteMy mom was good about that. I grew up in the country and we always had some baby bird or squirrel that fell out of a tree. My mom would feed them and then release. One of my favorite memories is when she took care of Mockingbird baby and it followed her everywhere. When she went upstairs, it would hop up the steps behind her:~)
I loved how powerfully your story drew me in, great descriptions. I ways scared for those kittens with you! Moms always good in a crisis.
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I love this story so much. What a touching memory you have of your mom--she sounds like an amazing woman!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your awesome comment on my blog the other day--please keep us posted with all. And I had NO idea it takes so long to get a separation in NC!!! Good to know ;)