What I wouldn't give to have my own dear mother with us to celebrate today. On a weekly basis I find myself thinking about how much she would have enjoyed living in this lake community with us, because she became a real social butterfly in her later years. I think what pulls at my heart strings the most is that she didn't live longer to enjoy our girls as adults. The graduations and wedding she has missed since she went home to heaven over four years ago. Another wedding and some great grand babies to spoil. But all of the little mundane stuff, too. So much life I thought she'd be here to enjoy, but it wasn't meant to be.
Mother's Day 2020, with all four grandkids
But I DID enjoy my Mother's Day rather than succumbing to the maudlin thoughts. We got to see our older daughter, the CPA, en route to a work commitment in Dallas tomorrow. Plus we had the husband's mother as well as my sister for brunch at the club after church. This earthly life is short, and time is precious, y'all. Focus on family, and place your trust in our most gracious and loving Lord.
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