So I just need to write for a quick moment and say what an awesome Mother's Day that I had. No, my kids did not cook me breakfast; no they did not buy me a card or gift; they had to be reminded to say Happy Mothers day...but it was still great! We were able to have Cortnie home with us for the weekend which is always wonderful. She only got to stay for four days but I will take whatever I can get. It was just nice to have her here and to spend time with her. She is growing up so fast (she is almost 24 so should be).
We went to church that morning and Skyler had to talk. Of course, he made me cry. He talked about being in the hospital and that I was by his side. He told the story of the horrible Ativan episode and how scared he was - but yet, I was there for him. Then he called me his angel and told me that he loved me. He also said that he knows we don't' always get along, but he is grateful for me. He has developed a soft side the past few weeks and is giving me those hugs that Boyd used to give - I love it (but wish I could have one from Boyd).
We had an awesome RS lesson and had the sisters in there for it. We told about heroes from history and showed a video of current heroes - our sisters in the ward. The song was one from Boyd's missionary albums called MOMS - and it started out that we are unspoken heroes and they wanted to thank us for all that we do. The spirit in the room was so high as we talked about heroes in the scriptures and related our lives to them. I love to see people cry - I know they are touched that way.
We did leave a few minutes early to get home to Skype with Boyd. However, half an hour after he was supposed to be on, I called his bishop in Virginia to see if there was a problem. he called Boyd for me and then my phone rang. As I answered it, I heard the most wonderful voice - my son! He was calling to tell me they were behind schedule and getting ready to eat so he would be skyping later. It was so awesome just to hear his voice - I wish he could call every day. The next hour went by so slow! I waited impatiently for the computer to ring. When it finally did we all sang happy birthday and wore silly birthday hats and tooted horns. It was fun (his birthday was the next day). When I saw his smiling face all my worries went away. He looks so good! He has a nice tan and looks so fit. He was smiling from ear to ear the whole time. He laughed and talked and laughed some more. He opened his presents too. it was the most wonderful gift I could get. All too soon it was time to say good-bye again and then the tears came - for both of us. I know that he is happy and that makes it easier, but I still miss him so saying good-bye is hard. We said family prayer together which was really cool and he spoke to us in Spanish. How I love that boy! We are half way through our phone calls home though so that is a mile stone. I just wish it would go by faster. We emailed the next day and he said he was doing great. He said it was not as hard as the last time and he loves his mission. I still think someone should invent a way to transport a hug though through the computer screen. I miss those so much.
So, yes, Mother's day was grand! There is nothing more I enjoy more in the is life than taking care of my family and being a mother to my children. I hope they know that I love them and will do anything for them. They are my pride and joy
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