Life's little moments: Mothers Day 2011

I hope your Mother's Day was as beautiful, and wonderful, and as fantastic as mine was...

Hunter, Grandma Helen and Grandpa Phil took me to brunch at The Grand America for Mother's Day.

(BRUNCH : " I'm taking mommy to brunch. I don't know what that is, but it's something like lunch!")

It was so, so nice. Great food, great people and I even ran into a few old friends. I love my people so much. I love being surrounded by people I love, who love me... It's simply the best feeling ever.

On Mother's Day I always stop and remember what a wonderful Mother I was blessed with. Often people ask how I do it. How I cope with the every day rigmarole of single motherhood? And without a doubt I know I got my strength, devotion and determination from my Mother. She was so strong, so beautiful and so full of love. She never gave up or gave less and neither will I. I miss her every day, but I am overwhelmed with the legacy she left our family. I love you Mom!

Friends, here is my plea to you. Regardless of the strength of your relationship with your Mother, do yourself this favor. Give her a hug and tell her you love her. Thank her for the little things. I often think of what I would want to do given one more moment with my Mom, and I would do exactly that. Not because I didn't do it enough when she was here, but what really is enough. Can you ever get too many hugs, kisses and I love yous from your kids? NO WAY! Seriously do it before you are left wishing you would have.

My greatest hope is that my son will remember me and our times together as wonderful times, full of love... Every day full of love.

Thank you Helen and Phil for such a wonderful day. We love you dearly.

Helen & Phil... Photo courtesy of Hunter D Photography

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