Monday, May 14, 2012

hello again!



I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day yesterday!

I have to admit that mine was bittersweet.  Mother's Day 2011 was the last time I saw my Mom before she passed away in January.  And I'm thrilled that I had the chance to share that weekend with her last year.  We went shopping together and I took her to lunch while my Dad, my hubby and my boys went to watch my youngest son play in a basketball tournament.  It was one of the nicest weekends I'd spent with my mom in years.

Yesterday was a day spent in introspect.  Our minister subtly challenged us Moms to be godly women who set good examples for our children.  I spent the day the day thinking about what I am doing and what I am not doing to set a good example for my boys, and asking myself if I'm being the kind of mom I want my boys to have.  All of these thoughts are going on in my mind while I'm missing my own Mom.  Needless to say it was an emotional day and I was thrilled when it was time to go to bed and let the day end!

So, today is a new day and I'm ready to be back after a much needed break from blogging (where I took a break from many organized and not so organized activities, and took a fabulous trip to Italy).   

I have a fresh perspective on things and am happy to be back to my neglected Steady Plodding site!




3 comments:

Lena said...

Glad to see you back! This is such a lovely picture of you and your Mom. I'm very sorry for your loss!Sounds like she was a wonderful lady.

Bryallen said...

That is a really cool photo! :) I recently lost my Grandma so I know how everything is a little bittersweet - remembering her last birthday and Christmas etc. Sorry for your loss. Think about what made her such a great Mum and then do those little things for your kids too. That's the best legacy.

Sharon said...

Glad to have you back!! You must fill us in on your trip to Italy!

Glad you are doing well and I look forward to your posts!