For Mothers Day

How, I have been dreading this day of celebration for the past year, I did not want it come, I did not want to celebrate it, all I wanted was for it to pass me by, for this one day meant one thing, a year since we lost our mother.  Yes, she died on May 8, 2011 but to me the date has no significance, she died on Mother's Day, try as I may, this will be the day I remember her passing, no date or number will make that change in my head.  Well I had convinced myself I was ready to face the day, I was not, I got my first migraine headache and was in bed all day, guess that was my way of coping, so we celebrated on Monday, which was perfect for me!  I got a brand new fire pit for our patio, we will be using it all summer and fall, I hope! So as we roast hot dogs, and make Smores outside, I will be grateful for the life my mother did give to me, her legacy will continue through us her children and grandchildren, and she will be remembered as she was our mother, perfect with her imperfections.  I have learned so much about forgiveness, love, loss, grief, trials, and tragedy this past year, I wish it would not have happened all at once, but it did and does so I shall get up and carry on with the life I have been blessed with and hope and pray that I live my tomorrow today, for my tomorrow may never come!

For you mom.....your highly valued grandchildren, all together!

We love and miss you daily!