For all you fellow moms out there, I hope you put your feet up, read your favourite book, drink a glass of really good wine, and get showered with love.
This year, the approach of Mother's Day has birthed some interesting contemplations for me.
On the one hand -- it is my first Mother's Day since having met my birth mom. Try picking out a Mother's Day card with the right sentiments for this situation -- not easy! Perhaps I should moonlight as a card-creator for Hallmark :) I am so incredibly thankful, blessed, and appreciative to have her in my life.
My birth mom, Evelyn.
Thank you for giving me life, and
for accepting me into your life at 54!
When I met Mom, I was in my "wig" phase.
There's no hair (of my own) on that head of mine.
On the other hand -- I will be the first one to admit that I am very worried about my mom's impending surgery for her bowel cancer. We finally have a surgery date of this coming Thursday, May 15th. The thought of my 86-year-old mom not making it out of the OR seems to make this Mother's Day especially important. I want there to be no trace of a doubt in my mom's mind as to the depth of my love. Even though no DNA fingerprint was stealthily passed between the two of us; even though we have no common blood coursing through our veins; the bond between us has always been so close -- inexplicably close! Unfortunately, when we recently discovered that we have another unwanted bond -- a cancer diagnosis -- that brought us closer than ever. In fact, many times this week, I have thought that maybe I had cancer just to reassure mom as her surgery approaches.
My Forever Mom, Elizabeth.
Thank you for teaching me to love, to accept,
and for giving me a safe place to fall
for the past 55 years!
Two moms!! I am so blessed!
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