Mothers Day

Today is year two with our my mother, she died unexpectedly on Mother's Day two short years ago. The date May 8 is insignificant to me because it will always be in my heart and brain that my mother died on the day we should have been celebrating with her. Last year I didn't get out of bed at all, it was just so hard to even comprehend celebrating a day that had brought me the deepest pain I've ever known. Today I blog, today I spend time with my children, today I mop the floors, play outside with my children, and shed some tears along the way I'm sure.
It has hit me though this is not just a sad day for me. There are so many reasons why this day can cause pain for people, it's a loss of a child, mothers who can not have children, mothers who are grieving for their children, and of course those with out mothers. The circle goes far and wide, it is a pain that knows no bounds, some handle the pain differently, some can't smile, some carry on while the hurt is buried deep inside them, so remember that everyone today could use a smile, we don't know the story and we don't need to, we just have to be full of compassion!
On another note last night I was about to go to bed and a woman I admire for so many reasons told me through Facebook of course her and her husband had made a choice to go spend the day with their mothers even though it was just a quick 48 hour trip. I was a part of the decision. It made me smile and cry happy tears. How awesome that they still have mothers to see, but even more so what a gift that they are taking the time to go see their mothers. Something I took for granted, so in a sweet way I feel grateful that the loss of my mother has brought two more mothers joy with their children today. Today I'm holding onto that and I'm going to celebrate my mother by living, that beautiful quote is from a dear friend.
So celebrate the day and enjoy all that is around you.


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