Happy "My Mother's Day" 2009

Today is the day I call "My Mother's Day" in tribute to my dear mom. Following her much-too-early death in 1996, I decided that each year on her birthday I would take the day off from whatever my usual activities (then it was a job, today it's working in the mission office) and do all the things Mom would have enjoyed doing if she had a day to herself. It works because we're two peas in a pod and I enjoy the same things.

So in addition to reminiscing and thinking about the wonderful mother she was, and is, I did the following:

• a little writing (editing the draft of the book I'm writing about one key piece of Mom's life: "Her Father's Violin"
• watched a fun movie (I would have also enjoyed a Dr. Pepper while watching, but none were to be had here today) and two HGTV decorating shows
• called a few friends
• did some scrapping of photos of the kids and the grandkids, including Hunter, the newest grandchild (while watching t.v.)
• made some bread
• read about half of a novel

and did it all in my pj's!! You gotta love it! It's been an awesome "My Mother's Day" and Mom would have loved it, too. The best part was thinking about her the whole day through and remembering our lives together. Gosh, I miss her still!

A couple of days ago I sent out an email to all those in the mission who needed to know that I wouldn't be available today. When they asked what I was doing instead of my usual Wednesday in the mission office, I told them about my annual celebration of "My Mother's Day". Several asked if they could steal the idea and pay a similar tribute to their mothers as well.

So to all who may read this, whether your mom is still here or not, please do "steal" the idea and annually pay tribute to your dear mom on "My Mother's Day" (her birthday) each year. Do it for her and do it for you!

I love you, Mom!