Mama's day!

What an awesome day!!!

I must admit, I was not expecting today to be so wonderful.  Each passing holiday since my separation brings slight anxiety simply because its different.  I recall holidays of the past with different settings and people.  Mother's day has a little more sting since it emphasizes the fact that I am a single mom.  I loathe that stigma somewhat but its growing on me!  :)

This morning I was still rocking the mouth pain but I'm medicated now so forgive me if I slur a bit!  I stumbled down the stairs, prepared my java fix, and was soon dragged to the floor by two little darlings just dying to shower me with love.  It was like Christmas!  Tons of makeshift gifts, one after the other, filled my lap.  They were so proud of their creations.  I was overwhelmed by the beauty of each piece, the time involved in making them.  I could just see their little hands and hearts working overtime to make mommy feel special.  It definitely paid off.  Mommy felt like a queen!

A few hours later I find myself at the front of the church, lights glaring down on me, to receive an Extreme Room Makeover for the little ones.  They have prayed and prayed that they would be chosen.  They were spilling over with excitement when my name was called.  From what I hear, they were having something likened to a small seizure when they fully realized they had won!  Too cool!!

All of this was great but there was still an aching in my heart for my Harmony.  I didn't expect to hear from her today.  Our relationship has been strained and she has been living with her father for the past few weeks.  It has been difficult to say the least.  Imagine my surprise and tears when I read her Happy Mother's Day text.  My heart melted right there in the kitchen.  A few hours later she's sitting across from me eating dinner!  We are smiling and laughing and just enjoying each other.  It was awesome!

The kicker, the ultimate, the bombdiggity, of it all was spending the time with my Mama.  Its been awesome to watch God restore that relationship and in the most unusual way.  I'll never forget the day that changed it all.  I can still feel her hands on my face as she tried to take the pain away.  I marvel at the fact that she is able to pour out that unconditional love that I always dreamed of.  She does so much, this little paragraph in this silly little blog could never repay her for what she deserves.  I'm pretty blessed to have an awesome Mama.  I wish it hadn't taken me so long to see that!

Now, tomorrow, when all of the pomp and circumstance wears off, when its back to the grinding routine, lets remember that we are honored everyday.  Instead of cards and flowers or jewelry or those special gifts, we get hugs and kisses and huge messes!  I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.  I love being a Mama!