On Mother's Day I always remember my own mother and silently thank her for what she did for me. Had she not had the courage to leave South Carolina, travel 5 days and nights on a Greyhound bus to get us to California, I might have had to grow up to be a share cropper's wife. I could have spent my life living in uneducated poverty. She made lots of other sacrifices for me, but that one action changed the direction of my life like nothing else she could have done. She had failing health at the time that she did this - abdominal surgery that wouldn't heal, serious hearing loss, and failing eye sight. I know in my heart that she did the very best she could for me given where she came from and her limited resources. Thank you mom.
Today we honor Jim's mom, also. She raised him alone at a time when women were surpressed, were expected to stay at home, and barely had the vote. Like my mother, she had few resources other than family and had to use her wits and guile to make a life for herself and her child. Jim turned out just fine. Thank you Mrs. McRhoads.
Today I count my blessings: a husband who loves me, 3 successful, loving adult birth children, 5 new-to-my-heart stepchildren, all the spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and miscellaneous extended families that come with all. All together we're a fabulous tribe.
It's been a great day. Jim made a wonderful salad and the salmon he made was terrific. Marc had to pick up Nicole and Justin and they were perfectly behaved and actually ate their food. My roses are gorgeous and I can't wait to try my new putter.
Tomorrow I need to leave the house at 4:45 am to make sure I get to Marc's house before he leaves. I have a full agenda for the day and will be very tired at the end since I will have been up since 3:30am. Jim will be sleeping in . I will probably hate him a little when I first get up, but that will change as soon as I've had a shower.
Love to all
Corrie and Jim
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