Happy Mothers' Day--?

I don't know.  Things like Valentines' Day, and Mothers' Day and yes, Thanksgiving and Christmas are just hard as an adult Mom whose Mom (or Dad) passed on within, I would guess, the last five years.  This is year 3 of me being "Mom-less in Milford" and I think this might even be the hardest Mother's Day so far....since Mom's passing through Heaven's Gates in late 2016.  Dad is on his way on a 7 hour trip to spend some time with his lady-friend.  Husband wants nothing to do with any kind of holiday.  Daughter is in the next state hanging with friends and probably doing things like grocery shopping and laundry. A four hour trip in one day (she worked yesterday) would just be too much. Tomorrow she has to go into NYC for a meeting...So her absence is completely understandable...,but still sad.

A friend is taking me out to lunch to try to make me feel better. I do appreciate that and, once I get out and am distracted by conversation and feeding my face, I will probably shift into a better frame of mind.  Right now, I'm waiting for my hair to dry and will get dressed.  Makeup? I really should.   Maybe I will.

I hate to rain on people's parade...and when they send me Facebook well-wishes with pretty bouquets on them for the holiday I am truly grateful...but there is irony and sadness there too.  Maybe I should focus on making someone else' holiday brighter and stop whining about my own.  It is true that I am blessed...to know Mom is happy and well with her Jesus...to have a nice restaurant and good food....for friends...for my dad....for shelter from this rain.

Thank  you Lord, for all this.  Thank you for your Goodness and Patience with my sadness and lack of gratitude and joy.  There are people who never even knew their moms or their moms were substance abusers or physical abusers...Thinking about all this is making me very ashamed of myself. I have so much to be grateful for.  A good preaching to myself was really what I needed.  If you are having a sad Mom's day....whether you're a mom or  a daughter or both...I'm very sorry...and I do understand. Give those sad thoughts to the Lord...and ask him to comfort you and change your focus.  Try to find a friend...or call a relative who is maybe alone and sad...

And if  you ARE having a Happy Mother's Day....be grateful for every moment!