Thursday, May 8, 2008

Happy Mother's Day

Last year was my first Mother's Day without my mom. I tried real hard to be brave and not cry all day.

Thankfully, this mom had us over for dinner last year. We ate and swam and tried to forget that I was missing mom. Thanks Liz!And this friend sent a cute note in the mail last year that said:
"Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you with cry with your girlfriend" She knew that I would be missing mom and wanted to know that she cared for me. Love ya, Leigh. This year, I am going to forget that mom is here.And be thankful for Matt's mom that has ALWAYS been a wonderful mom and grandma. And has always treated and loved me like a daughter. Happy Mother's Day, Bev!

I will be thankful that I am the MOTHER to 3 beautiful children. And, I will be thankful that my mom TAUGHT me how to love and laugh and that I was able to spend 30 of the happiest years of my life with her.

A mother holds her children’s hand for a while…their hearts forever. This is how I picture her in heaven! Beautiful, all in white watching out for all of us!

To Grandma Griffiths, sisters and friends, Happy Mother's Day!

6 comments:

Karen said...

That was so beautiful (and yes, it made me bawl at 8 a.m.). You are a great mom and your mom was really great too. I loved the pictures. I hope this mother's day isn't as painful and that you know I'll be thinking of you too. Love you!

Turia said...

Nat...
I'm bawling too. I didn't know your mom had passed away. I am so sorry. That was a beautiful post.

stephanie said...

really precious post...i hope your mother's day was spent loving on your babies!!

loven it! said...

so i have been crying from another youtube video on not being able to have a baby... then i click on your blog and start crying again. my kids are wondering what is going on... sweet mama pat! i know she is so proud of the mother you have become! and you are lucky to have matt's mom always so involved with your kids. and i can't believe you remember what my card said last year... i love you.

briggsy said...

Natalie-
you have an amazing gift of expression. I am so grateful to know you & have you as a dear friend. Whenever I read your words I get an incredible reality check & sense of priority. Thank you for sharing your life with me. You also have an amazing gift at making me cry! Love you, Darc

Tiffany said...

Nata, you are making me cry. That was so sweet. What a neat tribute to your mother and all the mothers in the world.