Mother's Day 2025

Well, I wish it was a better one.  This is the most important day to me as a mom because I truly feel it's been my number #1 job. I know it's probably not true, but it's the thing I take MOST seriously and the job I love the most.

First, I watched church ... which was amazing.. and then I called my mom.  We chatted and laughed.  There are moments I forget Alzheimer's is stealing my mom.  Ever few calls, I feel like dementia isn't having it's way with my mom... but then it rears it's ugly head.  But, I try and soak up the time and moments I still do have. I love my mom SO much, and I miss her SO SO MUCH!


It was Brad's bday... we texted quickly and I loved this... had to include:

I woke T up to go to the movies and this is where things went south. He whined and complained over and over. Said he didn't want to go to the movies. Then whined and complained that he didn't want to go to serve at Dallas Life.  I couldn't take it... I just burst into tears. Then, I proceeded to cry... for 2 hours. I hate this stage. I know he needs his independence, but I was so upset that for ONE DAY he couldn't just go with the flow.  

He brought me in a card and a bag of Werther's.  I couldn't even open the card because his words felt empty.

After he went back to sleep, he got up and we were headed off to Dallas Life.  In the parking lot he apologized and told me he was sorry for ruining my day. I wanted to cry again, but didn't. In we went.

We served and it was a great afternoon.




On the way home... I explained to Tristan that I EARNED this day. I give him the other 364 days and that I expected him to be kind and gracious on mother's day.  Simply appreciating all that I do for him is not a lot to ask. I also explained that having to ASK for that is also making the day feel cheap and cruddy. He nodded A LOT and was VERY clear. I'm raising a man and if he ever treats his wife the way he did me, he's a dead man.

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When we got home, Jackson was in the driveway... that was odd.

Then, he walked out and told me he left flowers on my bed.  He told me how much he loved and appreciated me and I was his second mom.  Started crying again.  SWEETEST THING EVER!


I was finally able to open his card and it was PERFECT.

 



It's amazing how easily he fills and breaks my heart.  I really am trying to teach him how to be a good boyfriend and husband. A good Christian, a good friend and man of God. I need help Lord, can't do it on my own.  I wouldn't trade anything for being his mom. It is the greatest gift, ... even on the really, really hard days.  He's the BEST and I love him more than anything.










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