Hard Time!

Some of the hardest times in our lives are when our loved ones can't be with us for whatever reason. Death is the most obvious one. But in another town or another state on special days isn't easy.

Today is Crystal's birthday and even though we celebrated it two weeks ago when she was home, today is the actual day and I miss her. I have phoned her, at work, to wish her a wonderful day. She's going out with friends from work tonight and I hope she has a great and safe evening.

Crystal was due 29 years ago on Mother's Day which was May 8th that year. Mother's day is May 14th this year and she'll be Baltimore. Why, other than the fact that she lives there now? The biggest reason is the gas prices are so high that she can't afford to make the trip home more often. She plans to be here on Memorial weekend but that's not the same as her birthday and Mother's Day.

I think this will be the first Mother's Day I'll celebrate with one of my children not with me. It'll be different and a little lonely although Cindy and Micki will be wish me with their families. Cindy is hosting her traditional Mother's Day cookout for me and for Chris' mom. That's always a wonderful day. Cindy and Chris are such wonderul host and hostess and make sure we all have a good time at their house. Micki will be with us for part of the day and is helping Cindy and Chris. Then she'll spent time Johnny's mom and her family. Busy day for them, just like all hollidays. Extended families are great! Never a dull moment or special day. We're so blessed that the girls married into good families that all enjoy spending time with every one.

I know there are lots of hard times in life but most of our center around Ray's job and if anything goes wrong with our girls and their families and that includes not being with them for special occassions. I guess now you know where my heart lies. With my husband, girls, son-in-laws, and grandchildren. There are lots and lots of other people I love but these are my "special loves"