Yesterday was my second Mother’s Day having my daughter but not having my own mom around. So it of course made me think of my mom and how I wished that she were still here. I guess last year it did not affect me as much since C was only like 2+ months old and you know how coherent parents are with a child that age. I miss my mom…some days more than others but I think what makes me most sad is that she did not get to share all the great things that are going on these days.
My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer about a month before Diana and I got married. She in fact started chemotherapy the week before our wedding. I was so grateful that she was able to enjoy our wedding day, as I was afraid that she would be wiped out by the treatments. I think my mom, like many moms, was looking forward to seeing me get married, and she had to wait quite awhile. =P So it was a great joy for me to see that she had enough energy and was able to fully enjoy that day. I truly believe that was a gift from God.
My mom always wanted a daughter but had to settle for two boys. According to my dad she cried when I popped out and she found out I was a boy. Screaming, “A boy?!?!? Let’s have another!” Well they never did. So I think she would have loved her granddaughter to death. Probably would have spoiled her to death too! So I am sad that she never got to see her and that my daughter will never know her grandmother either. But hopefully one day we will all be up in heaven together, what a glorious time that will be.
So this entry is sort of my Mother’s Day Card to my mom. Hope everyone had a good Mother’s Day!
Here are a couple of pictures of my Mom when she was obviously younger growing up in SF. I have no idea what the writing says on the bottom, if someone can tell me I would appreciate it. Hopefully it does not say something embarrassing.
Here are my folks on our wedding day. This picture is from Scott, he was not actually our photographer, it would have been hard since he was my Best Man.
Finally a couple of shots from yesterday. Someone just started standing up a little without holding on to anything. She particularly does it on the bed. Hummmm…softer…pretty smart…I guess she doesn’t take after Dad. =P