Guten Tag Sweet Friends,

MommaToday is bittersweet for me. It’s Mother’s Day 2014. My mother was killed in June 2001. My life changed that day on every level. Life as I knew it was shattered. I know that sounds dramatic, but it’s true. People who know me know that this is true and why. My father’s birthday falls on May 13, always around Mother’s Day. Oh the irony. Know that this too is painful. Anyway, I haven’t rejoiced in Mother’s Day for quite some time.

And this year is no different; in fact, this year, being in a new country with few friends and no one to celebrate with, makes it significantly worse. At least when I was in Hawaii, I had my hanai family (adopted family) to celebrate with. They always included me in every celebration making sure I felt included as well as celebrated. So, I was delighted to get a phone call from my son this morning at 8 AM my time – this would be 1 AM his time. He stayed up until 1 AM to call me so it would be the first call or message I received today. I was so thrilled to hear his voice and talk with him. It quite literally made my day. I’m thankful everyday to have such a wonderful son, but today especially, I’m grateful for his kindness and thoughtfulness. I’m grateful that he remembered and thought enough to call me.

So, Happy Mother’s Day to my friends in Memphis and Hawaii. Hold your children and mothers close and celebrate them today and everyday as it is too soon and sometimes unexpected when they leave us. Have a beautiful day!

Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving 2011

Lantern floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach  - thousands of candlelit memorial lanterns float out across the ocean. It's so beautiful!

Lantern floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach – thousands of candlelit memorial lanterns float out across the ocean. It’s so beautiful!

2 thoughts on “Mother’s Day

  1. My dear Weezie,

    I wish we could be there or you could be here so that I could give you a huge hug and tell you that you are so loved by so many and that your Mama’s love surrounds you always. I know that’s hardly any comfort, but know that your mom lives on in the special, beautiful, loving, talented, amazing person you are. I love you. TamTam

    • Oh, dear, sweet Tam Tam,
      You and Tuli made the past several years very special for me, and I remain grateful for the many celebrations, including Mother’s Day, that I enjoyed. Yes, this Mother’s Day was very different but I at least have wonderful memories that make me feel very celebrated all the time. I’m very lucky, and I know that. Thank you for making me feel special. Always. Much love!

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