May 18, 2017

We celebrated Mother's Day.

I didn't have the same energy to search for a card or cards as I have in years past. I ended up getting a card for my Mom and a card for Kathie from me. Reading the card to Kathie, year after year, without a response can be discouraging but I continue to read out-loud.

Both Madison and Hannah worked for a florist-friend again this year. I drop by the shop and say "hello" to the staff and owner. Each year, I'm struck by the fact that our daughters are so involved in helping so many people celebrate Mother's Day when they have their own struggles with the Day. As in years past, Hannah made beautiful flower arrangement for her Grandmother and Mother. I had trouble telling the arrangements apart and was schooled on which flower belonged to whom. Kathie's arrangement always has Iris's in the mix.

It is no coincidence that the Girls help so many celebrate, I believe God's hand is in their service and they in turn feel a cathartic moment during the weekend, a peace, as they miss their Mom.

Happy Mother's Day
Dave 

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  1. Carol LangJuly 30, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    And here's another one I missed. Not good! I didn't realize how much time has passed, and know you usually post once a month.

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