Mother's Day

What a wonderful Mother's Day this year turned out to be. Typically, Cody spends the day with his biological mom, but since COVID 19 he has been staying with us. That meant that he was with us for the weekend - what a blessing!

Mother's Day has typically been a difficult holiday for me. There have been many tears shed through the years with my mum, wondering if I would ever get the opportunity to become part of the club. What an unexpected and delightful surprise when I met Devin and Cody. I am honestly so amazed at the bond I've been able to forge with Cody. It truly is a remarkable relationship.

The first time I met Cody was May 9, 2015. Devin & I discussed when the right time would be for us to meet as we didn't want it to be too early. By May, we felt it was time and Devin arranged a very special (surprise) afternoon to commemorate what we knew would be a day for us both to remember. He took us on a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls! I felt like I was dreaming as I realized God bringing the pieces of my life together.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but on Sunday morning I woke up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and my 2 favourite boys waiting for me on the couch. After online church, I opened my gifts and was delighted to be crowned "Queen for a Day" complete with a tiara, royal decree and personal pedicure. Devin was a good teacher for Cody, showing him how to fill up the foot bath and then use the tools to remove the callouses from my feet. They even painted my toenails! Such royal treatment!

We followed that up by playing the game of Life. Devin was ahead by a long shot, but when we re-read the rules of how to win, there is a clause that allows you to "bet the farm" and try to win by becoming a Millionaire Tycoon. Basically, place your bet on one number out of ten and spin the wheel. If you spin the right number, you win and the game is over. If you lose, you spend the remainder of the game in the poor house. I had nothing to lose, so I put all my money on number 8. I spun the wheel and I GOT AN 8!! It just seemed appropriate for me to win on Mother's Day. LOL.

I didn't see my own dear mother, but we did have a visit on the deck the week before. The weather was beautiful which allowed us to spend a few hours outside having a visit, while social distancing. I'm so glad we went the week before as Mother's Day was cold and wet.

I'm so grateful for the precious relationship I have with my mum. I've always felt we shared a special bond as I was the youngest and often it would just be the two of us at home or out on an errand. She has always been unwavering support and one of my closest companions. I miss being able to see and talk to her as much as before I was married. And although I know she misses that too, I also know she is thrilled that I now have a family of my own and all of those tearful Mother's Days are behind us.