It is the most beautiful time of the year here in PA. Spring. The willow trees are green, the lilacs are at their most colorful and fragrant, and the allergies have hit with a vengence. But it is all worth the red eyes and the sneezing!
Next Sunday is Mothers Day and only not be spending it the way I have always done for the past 27 years. My son Jarrett is not here to give me his big white-toothed grin this year. Not that he is away at war. He served his time in the Army and is living in another state with his family. Although I have my baby (he's21) Justin still at home, it is not going to be the same.
My greatest accomplishment in my life has been as a mother. Those boys have brought me such pride and joy to my life that was not there before they came to me. But most of all, they gave me the love I never had, and taught me how to love.
I have two little grandbabies that are in my life, Andrew (5y) and Amanda (16mo).
Someday, I will share just what they have given to me. Not right now.
Lori