Monday, May 11, 2020

Celebrating Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a holiday most of us celebrate. Some celebrate their birth moms, some their adoptive moms, stepmoms, and some celebrate the mother they have chosen. Grandmothers and aunts play a huge role as well. Most of us honor more than one of these women, and I believe you can never have too much love and support.



Regardless of how these women came into our lives, they are there to love us, to nurture us, to care about us. They listen, give opinions, and help guide us. They show their love by always wanting what is best for us and help us find our way.
And, many of us are mothers. What a joy it is when those that you pour your heart into want to tell you how special you are and how thankful they are to call you Mom. It feels like our hearts will explode!
Wherever you fall in this spectrum of women in your life, I hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day. Remember though, there is never a bad time to reach out and connect with those special people who mean so much.

How did you celebrate Mother's Day? Please leave a comment below.

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While I am not ignoring what is going on, I wanted to make this blog post positive and a bright spot in your day. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well during this challenging times.

14 comments:

  1. I stayed home with just my husband and I. I layed around and read a book. We combine our Anniversary (today) to celebrate. We usually go out to nice dinner. I dont know what we'll do now. Maybe just takeout.

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    1. Take-out sounds good, Lola! And Happy Anniversary!

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  2. Because Utah is opening up,three kids (and6 grands) came over for hamburgers etc. I was able to talk to the rest with phone calls and zoom.

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    1. Wonderful! I'm sure it was so good to see the children and grandchildren.

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  3. My 10 year old and husband cooked me brunch and my 17 year old and husband cooked dinner

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    1. Both sound great! I'm sure brunch and dinner were so good.

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    1. Yes, Margaret. That's what many of us did.

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  5. My daughter bought take out and went and got it for me! I had a zoom family chat with my mom, my daughter in law, My 2 sisters and 2 nieces! It was not long but it was enough to chat a bit and wish everyone a good day. Sorry to use the business sign in.

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    1. So glad you were able to respond. And I just used how to use Zoom, which has been awesome to connect with family and friends.

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  6. I just spent it quietly at home with my daughter watching tv

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  7. With a frigid north wind and rain, stayed in. My youngest son and personal chef made surf and turf. We had dessert from our favorite bakery. Older sons sent text message. Spent day reading, connecting with friends on Facebook and playing computer games. Miss going on a road trip to Holland, MI to see the tulip fields, but did a virtual tour via Facebook. Still cold in Michigan today.

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    1. How wonderful to have a personal chef. :) Sounds delicious, especially with a favorite bakery providing dessert. Great idea touring the tulip fields virtually.

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