Mother’s Day in the age of coronavirus has taken on a different shade…
Even before this new 2020 reality hit us between the eyes, Mother’s Day was sometimes lonely. Empty nesters like me missed our adult children more than usual. Memories of sweet smiles and shouts of Happy Mother’s Day Mommy, followed by hugs, a homemade card and when older…perhaps breakfast in bed.
Who knew back then how fleeting those times really were? I just relished the moments as they happened.
My adult children weren’t always able to make the trip back to our family home for Mother’s Day – although they often tried and succeeded (probably because my birthday often overlapped!). This year – with all the unknowns and fears hanging over us – it seemed even harder to be apart. Perhaps also because there was no choice in the matter. FaceTime of course helped, but there’s nothing like an in-person hug.
During a long ago trip to San Diego, California, I bought a print made by Sally Huss, a local artist. It grabbed my heart at the time. My children were still teenagers. And I thought…yessss….
Today it has taken on a whole added perspective and an even bigger YESSSS…
one letter UP ~ diary 2.0 
Happy Mother’s Day to you. š
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Thank you!
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Happy Mother’s Day! The piece of art is lovely. I think, maybe, in the best of all possible worlds, nothing is lost if love is there. ā¤
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Thank you. I am so glad I held on to this print all these years. And I agree – If love is there, it makes all the difference.ā¤
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Weep-worthy, Andrea. Happy Mom’s Day to youš
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Thank you Leslie ā¤ļø
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Welcome š
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The poem is nice. but the photo is beautiful! The shadows, the distance, tha angle … the colors …
if I could write a poem that beautiful I’d be happy.
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Thank you! The light appeared from the nearby window for just a few minutes – and I felt lucky to catch it. Nowadays, more than ever, I halt whatever else I am doing when those moments present themselves.
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Yes, I can believe that. I sometimes stay up too late just to see the moon come around!
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And, I imagine, well worth it too! š
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The meaning of the day does change as our children age. Hope you were able to find some joy.
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It was okay – yes there was joy when I saw their faces and heard their voices, even if on a screen. Thanks.
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Welcome.
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