Just about the time I was feeling sorry for myself that my daughters live 1000 and 3000 miles from me, and would not be near for Mother's Day, lovely flowers arrived. They were accompanied by a sweet note wishing a great day from " way too far away." Same daughter made a touching post to Instagram about her having sympathy for all the rest of the world ( with the exception of her sister) who cannot claim me as mother.
My other daughter included in her ( handwritten no less) thank you for her birthday gifts a thank you for me being me and being a great supportive understanding Mom. She said when she thought of me and how she would likely grow up much like me, she was all right with that.
I wanted to get my superhero cape out of mothballs.
These are things you hope for. That your children not only love you back, but think that you were a good mother to them. Praise like that will take you through a lot of worry and concern that comes with the role.
