HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!! To all the moms here, and also to myself. E-cards are cool so anyone who knows of a great mom to anyone you think needs a thank you, or cheering up I know your LO will appreciate it. Even some of the men here are moms to their DW. Thanks to all! Shadowbaby
Geez, I thought my Mother's Day was gonna SUCK. But thanks to all of you out there with the cheery wishes, I will make it a good one even though I'm alone! And, I agree, all you (even the men) who are caregivers are moms, too, and deserve best wishes of the day! I used to send my grandmother a happy mothers day card, to thank her for bringing my mother into the world.
Jen, we're alone too. Lots of us. My DH will not acknowledge the day...he'll sleep through it, and I may or may not talk to many people. Two of my children called today because they have plans tomorrow (both are out of state).. and the other may call tomorrow if he can get a line through. Lots of busy circuits on Mother's Day.
Call YOUR mom. I know you will. It's hard to know that when our children become mothers, often it becomes THEIR day...first...and ours either the week before or week after...and in my case...the day before.
I am not complaining. Just the facts, m'amm..as Sgt. Friday would say. Bummer!
We are taking off tomorrow for the day. Mother's Day has mostly been a painful day. It was OK growing up, but after becoming a mother, it was hell. I tried to make Father's Day special and had to do it with Mother's Day also as my hb would do nothing. Looks like my son has taken after his dad which makes my DIL sadness.
When my son was about 12 I wanted to do a Volkswalk and he didn't. He was forced to do it but caused trouble the whole way. That was the last Mother's Day I tried to celebrate. I even skip church cause the sermon seems to always include the joy of pregnancy, delivery and newborn babies. Because of never being able to get pregnant, they are sore topics. (kids are adopted - age 1 and 2)
Tomorrow we are going to drive up the Columbia Gorge on the old highway. The weather is suppose to be sunny. I haven't driven the old highway since I was a teenager. There are lots of short trails to waterfalls along the way. In the past, when I do things like this they never turn out fun cause hb drives and never stops. There is always a first time and hoping this will be it.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you who MOTHER someone special in you life, whether it be you biological, adopted, aquired children, neices, nephews, GRNDCHILDREN, neighbors, or as in all our cases LOVED ONES! We are an amazing group of "Mothers" who give endlessly, lovingly and freely to each other and our loved ones. May you all find a moment today that brings you joy and makes you smile. I can't make it to church, as DH won't go, but I am saying a special prayer for all the wonderful men and women in my life who make living with dementia possible. I salute you all. S
Happy Mummies day to all you very special mother's who are having to play the role for the second time. A special day is reserved for you, and my thoughts will be with you today...cyber hugs to all of you....
The summer between my Jr. and Sr. years in college I worked at a camp for the disabled. When not working in the office, I was assigned to help with mealtimes and evening activities. During the 2 week session for the youngest campers, all the staff were referred to as Aunt or Uncle plus our names. In the evening after the activity I helped one of the "boy" cabins prepare for the night. No campers were to be left unsupervised, so Uncle Joe took 2 campers to the showers; Uncle Art took 2 up to the Nurse for nighttime care and I (Uncle Carol) popped the 2 youngest into their jammies, so they'd be all ready for a story and bed. If I can be an "Uncle", you guys can join us gals in accepting "Mother's" Day wishes. Afterall Caregiving is a huge part of the job.
Hope all of you have had really good Mother's Days. Carosi
Yesterday at church, the priest said, "Let us give thanks for all mothers: natural and adoptive, all aunts and female relatives who play the role, and all caregivers who act as mothers for those who can no longer care for themselves." I don't remember anyone thanking me for this before. Then I saw - as if I was at the movies - all the things we all do every day and night. It was awesome. Thanks to all caretakers.
Mothers Day was great here with all children here. I wish all of you could have had your family. I wanted to share with you that granddaughter got her Mom (my daughter) chickens for those poor countries overseas and I forget which one, in her name. I thought that pretty cool for a 24 year old who it teaching school for her first year.
I hope everyone had a relaxing day yesterday. As we all know things do not go as we would like, but I wish all of your peace this day after Mother's Day.
I was fortunate to come to Texas for Mother's day with my oldest daughter and family. I do count my blessings when it comes to my family. They live in Florida and Texas, but they are so supportive. Since dh is in a home now and well taken care of, I try to see them as much as possible. I did not realize how much I needed this personal contact with family and how much strength I receive to help me care for Ralph. It has helped me to find my way in this Alzheimer's world I live in now.
Everyone, I hope you all had a happy Mother's Day. I did! I took off with my best friend since the third grade (and SHE drove) for a three hour drive early Saturday morning to Branson. We arrived after a pleasant drive, ate at Joe's Crab Shack on the White River, shopped until 4 p.m., checked in to our hotel, rested and visited for a few of hours before going out for dinner at 7 - and we split a meal because we were not that hungry. We stayed at a Residence Inn which has a living room/kitchen with two separate bedrooms and baths. I fell into bed and was asleep in 5 minutes! AND I DIDN'T HAVE TO GET UP AND TAKE CARE OF MY HUSBAND DURING THE NIGHT (my daughter was watching him - and SHE slept through the night as well!). <grin>
After waking up Sunday morning, I received a text message from my oldest grandson, wishing me a Happy Mother's Day. An hour later another grandson called me to wish me the same while we were eating our free breakfast at the hotel. Throughout our shopping, we both continued to hear from our children on our cell phones. We managed to get all of our shopping lists from friends and relatives filled successfully and had a nice, relaxing lunch before heading back home. I got home at 6:30 p.m. and after my daughter gave me the gifts from my four children, she took my husband and me out to dinner!
It was the most restful, enjoyable Mother's Day I've had in years, and I was still surrounded by the love of my children and grandchildren, and got respite too! I am very lucky!
p.s. I didn't tell my husband I was going, because if he heard the word "going" he would have stood by the door, thinking he was getting to go too. My daughter acted like I had just gone to work, and he didn't think anything was different (they took him in the back of the house while I walked out the front with my rolling overnight bag!). When I got home he smiled and hugged me, so I figure I just saved wear and tear on my daughter and grandson while I was gone by not trying to explain a trip that he no longer has any concept of or reasoning ability.
Oh, Mary, what a wonderful trip you had! I am so happy it went well, you could relax and enjoy yourself. Smart thinking - not to the tell you DH about the trip!
Mary so glad you enjoyed your getaway and back safe and sound. i agree why make them ansy and troubled by telling them of plans in advance. glad you had a wonderful time and back again! divvi