On Sunday, John made me a cappuccino, and we went to 8:15am Mass. He also took the Little Man out of Mass when he started getting loud--for 40 minutes. It was nice to be able to stand with the mothers for the blessing given by Fr. Lappe. I got calls from my sisters and goddaughter, Lili, a Novena from Ellen, a Novena of Masses from my parents-in-law, Jim and Sue, and a lovely card and tulips from Jeff and Christina and their kids. The tulips will be planted around the statue of Our Lady in the backyard in honor of the Best Mom. Oh, I also got a card from Jill and Little Man written in orange crayon and some backwards letters. Will have to post that card--hilarious.
In the afternoon, we went to Jeff and Christina's house for a bbq. The guys provided the food and drinks, and the kids put on a really neat play for the moms.
Thank you Mom and Mom C. for being open to life. Thank you to my sisters and sisters-in-law for being open to children and wanting to be moms, whether they are right now or are pursuing motherhood. Happy Mother's Day in particular to Mary Dolan Mahler, Sue Dion Campbell, Kate Mahler Allemand, Mary Mahler O'Kray, Sayeda Ismail Mahler, Ellen Campbell Smith and Christina Sauer Campbell and to my close friends. Thanks for your example of mothering hearts.
I love you.
3 comments:
Sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day! I saw you and Jeff with the little man and thought you all looked so cute together. Thank YOU, Jenny, for being open to loving and taking care of others when they need it.
IT was so nice to finally meet the little man and give you a hug Sunday. Hope you are feeling better too!! It is such a beautiful thing to witness a woman embracing her vocation to "mother" regardless of the details and differences. Happy Mothers Day to one of the most special women I know and am blessed to call my friend!
You both are very kind. Thank you. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
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