Mother’s Day Wishes

Have you ever been so surprised by someone’s thoughtfulness you were reduced to tears?

I remember my first Mother’s Day. I was really looking forward to the celebration, my first as a mom after years of infertility. On the day before Mother’s Day, I found an envelope addressed to me in the mailbox. I tore it open and read a beautiful message of love and wishes for a joy-filled day. The card was from my mother-in-law.

Sixteen years later, I find myself waiting for her annual card to arrive. I’ve never needed to prove myself to her but it means a great deal that she thinks enough of me as a wife, mother, and daughter-in-law that she would take the time to send a card. Her example is tucked into the recesses of my mind to use one day if I am blessed with daughter-in-laws and grandchildren. Her gesture of love is one I want to duplicate someday, blessing the wives of my sons as I’ve been blessed.

The card arrived today. I opened it with appreciation, a smile…and a couple tears.

I hope you have a lovely Mother’s Day!

© 2012 Becky Danielson. All rights reserved.

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