Hello again! Took a little hiatus from blogging because I really didn't have much to say, but I'm back to share a few thoughts and feelings.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't dreading Sunday, May 11th. Five years ago, Mother's Day was a special day set aside to celebrate the mothers in my life. It still is, but now it is also a day that serves as a bitter reminder of what I am missing. In my heart I know I am a mother, even if I don't look like one on the outside. I just ask that you pray for those of us who go through this day (and everyday for that matter) each year with empty arms.
On a happier note and speaking of celebrating the Mothers in my life, I have two very special ones to mention. They are both two of the strongest and most selfless women I know. My mother was recently admitted to the hospital with what we thought was a heart attack. Thankfully, it was just a side effect to some recent medication. Leave it to my Mom to bounce back ridiculously quick, so much so that she was moving around the furniture in her hospital room. This Mother's Day and I am happy to celebrate her because she deserves it. I love you Mom and I am so blessed to have you in my life.
Look up love and strength in the dictionary and you will find a picture of my Mother-in-Law. She is a mother, a grandmother, a nurse and in the last two months she has taken on even more of the unimaginable, but she has been so strong and selfless through it all. She inspires me more than she knows and I love her dearly.
Lastly, I can't speak of strong women and not mention my sister-in-law and friend, Rachael. This gal is the pillar of strength. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she is keeping hope and a positive attitude. She has a tough road ahead, but she is tough gal and she is fighting this battle with grace and more importantly humor. We ask for your prayers and encouragement as she starts this fight. And as she said, (pardon my french) she's going to kick this shit in the ass.
