Re-reading, what I poste above – I meant to convey that I envy you in a very respectful and loving way, in the same way I see my friends with their mothers and feel joy for them at the bond they share.

You are a fabulous mother and your family are indeed blessed, by having you, and your role models.

Happy Mother’s Day!
Kim

I had a lot of the same types of experience with my own Nana though she played both the role of grandmother AND mother to me for most of my life. I lost my own mother, but not in the sense that most people do. She was alive but just chose not to be our mother, or be involoved in our lives. Not all mothers are perfect, or even nice. I used to be so jealous of my friends who had a mother that loved and cared for them. Now I am even more grateful that my dear, sweet Nana chose to step up and take on 3 unruly children and raise us. She forsook her own chance at retirement and a simpler life in order to keep working and provide for us.

I celebrate Mother’s Day as a mother and a grandmother now, and I understand the sacrifices we willingly make for our children, and our children’s children, should we choose to accept that role. So, Happy Mother’s Day to all who choose to love and raise their children, whether they are yours by birth or by choice.

I miss my Nan every day.
Kim