It was two years ago today that mom went home to Heaven. Today has been a blessing, God planned the day for me. Last night we were in church and it was so wonderful to stand in worship, knowing what today would bring. Today, I woke up to rain, I love that-and it is rare around here! I really have nothing on the schedule today, so I just stayed in bed and read about Heaven and listened to the rain! I don't often give myself permission to be so lazy, but one of my favorite things is to stay in bed and read! So many blessings have come as a result of mom's death. Even just this week-an unexpected gift. When I was growing up in Phoenix, there was a family I was close to. She was my GA teacher, and I spent a lot of time at her house, with her family, while she helped me learn my stuff for GAs. When mom's funeral ended up being in Phoenix, she showed up-it was like no time had ever passed. We have stayed in touch since then. I loved her kids-especially her little boy, David. I carried him around like I owned him. This week I checked my email and there was an email from David! I could not believe it! I guess I was surprised he would even remember me, to tell you the truth. We have been emailing all week. Of course he is grown, married, and has four children! He has served our country and seen more than anyone should. What a blessing to be in touch with him, and his mom! I'm not sure that would have happened except through mom's death. I've been thinking about my siblings today-the bond that we have that we didn't have before spending those months taking care of mom. I've been thinking about the precious nurses that we were so attached to-and they were to mom. We were so blessed to have them be a part of our lives and to watch them care for mom in ways we were not able to. I'm still surprised at how I can be overcome with missing mom at the strangest times, and it has happened a lot recently. Just the other day I was making a cake and suddenly I felt like I had been hit in the stomach. I have the bowl and measuring cup that was moms-I am sure they are older than I am since I cannot remember a time without them! Most of the time they bring me comfort and happy memories, but that day they caused me to miss the times we had shared in the kitchen. I'm sure I'll always miss her, but I have so much to be thankful for. I've said a lot of prayers of thanksgiving today.
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