Roots and Seeds

Surviving Mothers Day 

Another commercial occurrence that has gotten WAY out of hand ( my opinion ) 

Why do you need a "special" day to recognize your mother ? 

EVERY Day is Mothers Day !

Ok - so I stole that one from Joan Lunden - but its TRUE !

I always get weirded out by the celebration and this year was no different - actually - even worse

First - it was just days previous that my beloved daughter had been attacked by Pirates off the Coast of Somali 

TRUE that ! 

What a horrific feeling for a mother to know their child is in harms way and there is NOTHING they can do about it ( except pray - which I did profusely ) 

I had been in that place before when my son was diagnosed with a brain tumour 

Not "fun" 

No secret what that - and subsequent events - did to my life ! 

Anyway 

This year was especially emotional because - not only was I wrestling with all of the above aforementioned emotions but my mother - bless her soul - is battling Alzheimer's and - recently - has had a lot of challenges 

As it has happened before - I was reminded of the circle of life - and just how precious it can be  

IS 

Not to be too Carrie Bradshawish here but - the season finally of Greys Anatomy addressed this very same issue

I am AMAZED at the TRUTH in the "just stay in the moment" - "be real" - "make sure you tell those you care about how you feel" and "dont sweat the small stuff" ufanisms are ... 

I have been Blessed with my ROOTS and My Seeds

And for THIS I give Thanx to My Lord 

Amen - Amin - Ahay

Namaste