Anyways, Mothers Day was an interesting day this year primarily because Grandma Fran wasn't here. Every year I send cards to all of the Mothers and Grandmothers in our life and it hit me really hard when I realized that I don't get to send my Grandma her card. It seems that the loss of Gran Fran is somehow harder now than it was 5 months ago. Furthermore, I knew that Mother's Day was going to be especially difficult for my Mom and Aunt Jayne. They are now in a whole new place in life where they have become the matriarchs. Their Grandmas and now Momma are gone and I can only imagine being in that space. With so many new babies and life amongst us it provided a lot of joy, but the loss was felt too.
We decided to keep it simple and enjoy a picnic in the park just Bob, Lily, Evie, Memaw, Papa and Me. It was wonderful and quiet, a perfect way to enjoy the afternoon and celebrate Mom and Me.
I found myself relishing the fact that I am now considered amongst the Mothers, and that I too, am hopefully raising a new generation of Mommys. A Mother is such an incredible person. I have always loved mine, and am eternally grateful for her. Becoming a Mom and seeing how much Lily loves me and wants me in her life is so humbling and so unbelievably rewarding. If you have a great Mother, honor and love her, every moment, every day.
Mother's Day is a special day of just being able to pause amidst the rush of "being Mom" and remember why we do what we do. It's so we leave a legacy. One just like my Grandma left my Momma, one that she is leaving for me, and one that I will be blessed to leave to my girls.
Happy Happy Day to all of the great women who call themselves a Momma!
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