Happy Muvver's Day

Yes, yes.  It's Mother's Day and we did all the usual Mother's Day things.  It was a nice and rainy and calm and family sort of day so it suited me just fine.  Josh and the kids got me some charms for my watch and made  cookies and some precious cards and even submitted a survey of kiddo answers about me that made me grin.  I am so blessed in this home and family.  Thank you, Lord.

Today's Mother's Day held another blessing for me, too.  Tania texted to wish me a Happy Mother's Day (a gesture I don't take lightly) and by the end of the night we had spent some time talking on the phone about a number of things.  Y'all know I have such a phone phobia, but sometimes a girl just has to grow up.  And when Tania asked me to call, I couldn't wimp out.  And I'm so glad we talked.  There are still so many things to say and share, but we sure touched on a number of things and it felt like such a relief to me and hopefully to her, too.  It was also pretty big first; we've never really talked as openly or a long as we did last night.

Navigating our open adoption relationship is really new every year.  I remarked to her how I have to keep reminding myself what a different person she is from when Noah was first born.  She was a young girl in her teens then and now she is a young woman in her twenties.  I told her I view her as a friend (though extended family might be a better word it) and reminded her of her welcome in Noah's life.  And I hope ours is a friendship that becomes more natural as the years go by - as natural as can be.  We certainly have an incredible tie to bind us, don't we?  I am so thankful that she loves Noah like she does, even though it hurts to miss him like she does. And I am so thankful that she feels comfortable enough to be open about that and to still reach out to our precious boy.  She asked to start following the blog, too, so I hope that is something that brings her smiles on a regular basis. It was also so good to talk with her tonight because I got a better understanding of ways I can pray for her - for healing, for comfort/reassurance, and for peace.  Begging the Lord for sweet mercies and blessings in her life.

Before Noah went to bed, I was able to pass along some words from Tania for him and his response was for me to tell her "Happy Muvver's Day."  She said that made her day ... which in turn made my day. 

So yes, it was a truly special and Happy Muvver's Day all around!