The Ultimate Mother's Day . . .

In the latest newsletter from Hope's Promise they gave resources to women struggling with Mother's Day because they were waiting to become mothers.  Honestly, grieving over Mother's Day has never been a part of my life because the day has always been about my mom.  Even with a baby on the way I still think of this day as a time to celebrate her.

There was no better way to tell my parents about the coming of another grandchild than in celebration of Mother's Day.  Derek is out of town over Mother's Day so we decided to celebrate a week early.

Over breakfast last Sunday I gave my mom a gift that contained picture frames with words about their perspective roles as grandparents.  I also included this poem:

I do not have a face to see,
Or put inside a frame.
I do not have soft cheeks to kiss,
I don't yet have a name.
You can't yet hold my tiny hands,
Nor whisper in my ear.
It's still too soon to sing a song,
Or cuddle me so near.
But all will change come September,
That's when they say I'm due.
I'm your new grandson or granddaughter,
I can't wait till I meet you.
All I ask between now and then,
Is your patience while I grow.
I promise I'll be worth the wait,
Because of all the love we'll know.
So what I have to give you now,
is a wish to you from me.
I cannot wait to be a part
Of this wonderful family.

Author Unknown

Both of them read the poem and said thank you, but they had not understood what it was really saying.  I told them to read it again.  My mom scanned it again, looked up and said "you got a baby?!"  Both Derek and I said yes.  My mom hooped and hollered in the middle of the restaurant with joy.

This was the best Mother's Day gift I could ever give!