Mother's day 2014

This year was a good Mother's day.  I hate doing things like this, but I told my husband and kids what my expectations were for Mother's day.  It turned out to be a good thing because they greatly exceeded those expectations.  I woke up this morning to the sound of my children and husband coming in the room with breakfast and their gifts made at school.  It was the most glorious way to wake up in the morning.  Jamin made breakfast for me.  He made a mushroom and cheese omelette with a bagel and a strawberry mango smoothie.  So yummy.
Jamin made me the sweetest mug.  I'll have to take a picture of it.  Neil made me a necklace and a book about the things that he loves about me.  Tegan made me a sparkly pink card.  Love it.  Stuff my kids make are the best.
After making sure I was taken care of, Matthew hurried and finished getting ready and went over to his Mom's to deliver her gift.  I love to see him treat his mother the way she should be treated.  Then he came back and we all went to church.
This evening Matthew made dinner for us and his Mom and a few of his siblings.  AKA he reheated take out that he bought the day before(Since we try not to shop on Sunday).  And the boys all cleaned up.  It was so great.  Thanks to my hubby and kids for making this day so special.

Loved ones

I have been thinking a lot about death lately.  I woke up yesterday and felt like writing a poem.  My Mom in-law's sister passed away the day before.  I didn't know her well, but did have an enjoyable stay and visit with her  a little less than 4 years ago.  She was getting really sick and was having a really hard time.
Mother's day reminds me of my Gordon not being here.  He was really sweet on Mother's day and would make me breakfast and sometimes "accidentally" eat it.  I think of my husband's cousins that won't have a Mom on Earth this Mother's day.  I think of my mom in-law who doesn't have her husband to make sure she gets treated well this Mother's day.  I think of all those I know who have moms that have passed on and those that have never had the opportunity to become a mom.  I pray that they can find peace on this day and enjoy it for what it is.

Death

I know you well

I saw you yesterday

Sick or healthy

Young or old

Does not seem to matter

When you come it hurts

Even though I know

I’ll see them in the life after

Who will go next?

Of whom I love

That, I do not know.

God has a plan

And in this life

I’m here to learn and grow

One day I’ll see my loved ones again.

I’ll wrap them in my arms

We’ll laugh and I’ll see that giant grin

While looking at your little chin

I miss you and I love you so

Wish I did not have to see you go

But death, can you just wait a bit?

Can you push the hold button

While I think and sit

Can you wait till I’m ready to say goodbye

So that though it’s hard

I will not cry

Can I hold them in my arms again

And say I love you another time

And see them laugh and see them play

And see them not go away

Just let them stay another day

Death

Please go away