I’ve been seriously bummed today.
Not only did it start raining (yet AGAIN) soon after the kids left for school, but their grandpa is in the hospital and the doctors can’t quite figure out what’s wrong with him. Worst of all, my dear friend miscarried her baby boy yesterday. I don’t want to go into detail because it’s not my story to tell, but suffice it to say, this is a big blow for their family, who lost a son almost 3 years ago. My heart aches for them.
Today’s mail, which I got this afternoon after several days of forgetting, included two heart-lifting surprises, both of which probably arrived this weekend.
The first was a funny Mother’s Day card with a gift card to Bath & Body Works from my thoughtful friend, Mark, and his kids. I’m meant to use it to pamper myself. (Don’t you just love the word “pamper?” And don’t you love it even more when someone invites you to do so?) It just made my day.
The second was a Mother’s Day letter from Cody. The return address said, “Guess Who?” In carefully printed letters, it said,
“Dear Mom,
Happy Mother’s Day! I like when you plan my birthday party. I wouldn’t trade you for all the Spider-Man toys in the world. I like when we watch Spider-Man 3. I love you more than Spider-Man. You are very important to me.
Love,
Cody”
Now, if you knew how obsessed Cody is with Spider-Man, which is likely very obvious by the fact that he is mentioned three times in this letter, you would realize just how complimentary these words are. I was so touched.
Sometimes all it takes is a thoughtful gesture to lift your spirits. No one knows that better than the amazing friend I mentioned earlier, who despite her loss yesterday wished her friends a happy Mother’s Day and boasted that she received the biggest card from her daughter (3 ft. x 3 ft.!).
What little things are you grateful for today?
