This is my 5th Mother's Day. Another special occasion that I should have my baby girl to show for it, but I don't. Most of these holidays are always so horrible for me and I can only tolerate them so much, but I knew this year's would be different.
I woke up and saw two corsages on th3 table that my dad buys every year, one for my mom and one for my grandma. So I thought nothing of it except that it would be nice to finally be included. I call my grandma to let her know that we were ready to pick her up for lunch. She had already gotten out of her church dress clothes and said that her corsage would look right with normal clothes. I told her that it would be fine and it's sitting right here on our table. She goes, "No, your dad brought mine to me before church." I started crying. I was finally being included on Mother's Day. :)
We went to Cracker Barrel for lunch and had a wonderful time. We even shopped a tiny bit while we waited for our seats. When we got home, I gave mom and grandma their presents; I bought both of them necklaces and gave them their cards. I was also given a card, by my sweet sweet coworker who is like my third grandma. No words can describe the happiness I felt while reading that card.
After a while, I went over to my in-law's place and gave my mother-in-law her card and my husband mentioned that he did get me something. It was a Mother's Day card! He wanted to let me know that while he may not always be the best at telling me, he loves me and still remembers to think about our baby. That meant the world to me, and so much more. That is the first Mother's Day card he has ever given me That is what made my night, besides watching Frozen.
I also had so many people on Facebook let me know that they were thinking of me and telling me how proud they were of me to still stay strong and keep going even though I feel broken down. I had so many loving friends support me today and I am truly grateful. God has blessed me so much with friends who care and with a daughter who has given me more love and joy even if she isn't physically here with us. What a blessing she is. :) What a truly Happy Mother's Day.
