Stepping into Cyberspace: thoughts on Yesterday.

The main thing is that we spent the time together, two daughters, one daughter's boyfriend, and me, the mother. No matter that none of us could find the restaurant, which was really hard to find, or that we scrambled around looking for parking first, and then tried to find the restaurant.

We were on familiar territory, and finally we dined together, in a casual eatery. Then we went to hear some live music at an open air cafe. I received a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and we had lots of fun. Despite the gloominess of the day which remained overcast, and despite my allergies, we still all enjoyed it.

I think humans need these kinds of moments, acknowledging who we are, and what place we have in relationships. In our every day world, we flit from one project to another, or one task to another, often multi tasking, not to the betterment of any one task. Still that seems to be a way of life for many of us. Setting aside time for celebration, on a large scale, or on a small scale seems to be important for every human culture on earth.

Mother's Day 2010

It is so interesting that one day a year is picked out and designated for mothers to hear from their loved ones that they are important to them. I have the feeling that if this day was not designated, some children, young or grown up, might never tell their mother that she is important to them. Other children might not say it so much in actual words, but their actions speak for them.

Those of us who have lost our mothers know that they are irreplaceable. Their spirit stays with us, not constantly, but in the background.

When we all get to a certain age, and have children of our own, we know that we put them first in our lives.

When they get to be in their twenties, sometimes they realize this.

I hope all the mothers out there get some enjoyment on this day, and hopefully in the days to come as well.

If it's the case that your children are not around, then my advice is just to relax, and let the day pass. It will.