I received a very special surprise today.
A week ago my mom called and asked me to go to lunch with her today. I checked my calendar, we made a date and then I started to worry. Was everyone okay? Was someone sick? Geesh! Only I could turn an innocent lunch into stress. My mom assured me that things were fine, just still plan on lunch.
I had no idea why we were going to lunch. Not that I wasn't happy to go to lunch with my mom, it was just an unusual Wednesday occurrence. It was even more puzzling when she brought a present.
After getting settled in our booth at Winger's, my mom handed me the gift and told me to read the card first. I was completely blown away. My mom had figured exactly, to the day, of how old I was when her and my dad married and then figured out, exactly to the day, of when Kate would be that age. How incredible is that! What a surprise. That date was September 29, 2010. So special. She gave me a double frame with a pictures of a toddler me and a picture of Kate.
For those who don't know - my mother was killed in a car accident when I was 18 months old. My dad married my mom when I was 2 1/2 years old. Sorry, I know it's confusing, but I really don't think of my mom as my step mom, so I won't call her that. She is the only mom I know. And think of how lucky I am - I'll have two moms for eternity!
Now that I am a mom, I appreciate so much more what my mom went through. Think of being a newlywed with a 2 year old. Yikes! What a fun age to be introduced to motherhood. Hopefully I wasn't too much of a stinkerbug. She told me a cute story. The first time she babysat me, she fixed dinner. She made sure all the food groups were there including some frozen mixed veggies. Apparently I ate all the veggies except the pile of lima beans I picked out and put on the side. I still hate lima beans. My mom never made me eat lima beans after that.
I wish I had something profound to say. I really don't know how to put into words what this entire journey has meant to me. I hope my mom knows how I feel. I appreciate her. I respect her. I follow her. I love her. It is simple. She is my mom and I love her.
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8 comments:
I also have very fond memories of that time. We babysat you once in a while and you were not a stinkerbug. You were adorable! I have a very cute picture of you holding Brent when he was about three weeks old. You were extremely serious about holding him gently, a precursor to the wonderful mother you would one day become.
You put it beautifully! I actually new about this for a while since I was at moms when she was planning it. I thought it was such a good idea and that you would love it.
You don't need to say anything else. You said everything that needed to be said and you have a wonderful mom. This is a moment you should always remember.
I wanted it to be a special day and it was. I love you and I am so grateful for the prompting from the Holy Ghost I received to do it. Thank you for being my wonderful beautiful daughter.
What a beautiful story!
Families are so important and our Heavenly Fathers plan is actually very perfect for us. A very big thank-you to both moms for knowing what is so important for you Tresa(I still hope that name is OK-I still remember driving on the road back from the hospital and saying it needed to sound like tr esa-right).
All my love-DAD
You put it in beautiful words. How lucky are you to have two moms that love you so much! Your mom is thoughtful and kind.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
It's just like your mom to think of doing something like that. What a special story. I remember the first time I met you and how excited I was to be an aunt. It's been fun to watch you grow and become such a wonderful mother yourself. We love you!
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