What makes Mother's Day Great

We got a copy of a Sheri Dew talk today in our ward. No flowers, no chocolates, no accolades to the greatness of Motherhood even, really. Just a stapled version of a talk entitled 'Are we not all Mothers?' from 2001.

I admit to surreptitiously leaving it sitting on the table in the lobby. I kind of have a no more paper policy at my house. And, what with the Internet and all, let's be honest and admit that we don't need quite as much paper as we used to back in the day.

I will also admit that I have a no guilt inducing Mother's Day gift policy. I do just fine convincing myself of my inadequacies all on my own. But because our bishopric seems to appreciate women, and Mother's in particular, I assume the intention was not to tear us down, but to build us up.

With that thought as my inspiration, I looked up the talk and skimmed the content. I feel confident it is quite nice, and will plan to read it someday that is not Mother's Day. Instead, I had some chocolate and contemplated what makes Mother's Day great.

I had a perfect model to contemplate, because I had a Mother's Day as near to perfect as is possible when half of your children are out of the country.

Yesterday Dave planned a trip through New Hampshire and Maine visiting Architectural Salvage places. This was my request as a Mothers Day gift. The surprise came about 45 minutes into the trip when Dave said he wanted to stop at McDonald's for a smoothie. Okay, I said. Kind of weird, we're not really smoothie people, but if Dave wants a smoothie, I'm fine with that. He went in and came out 10 minutes later, with McKay and Annie! They had driven down to surprise me for the weekend.

I was really surprised! And really happy. They came at Easter, and I was not expecting to see them again so soon. We had a wonderful day driving through the New England Spring ( half the day was sunny, half was rainy, just like a New England Spring should be) and looking at cool old stuff I might some day use in my house.

Sunday morning Dave made homemade Belgian waffles with strawberries and toffee sauce. Absolutely delicious! After church he cooked one of my favorite meals of grilled salmon, asparagus, and roasted potatoes. Delicious again!

After lunch, we called Kami in Chile and it was amazing to hear her voice. It it a surprise every time we talk that her voice sounds the same. It is very reassuring to a Mom to hear her child's voice sounding happy and health. About 45 minutes into the call Chase called. We were able to conference him in and I had the relief of hearing his voice as well. They got to talk to each other. In Spanish even. I heard all my children on the phone together laughing and talking. It was marvelous!

I can hear three of them upstairs laughing right now. The most wonderful sound in the world.

My children talking to each other, and to Dave and me, is a priceless gift. That I have a family that loves each other, and loves to spend time together, is wonderful.

Having children is what makes Mother's Day great. Having a loving husband makes it perfect. I feel like the luckiest Mom on earth.


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