I’m not a big celebrator of Mother’s Day; like most other holidays (with the notable exceptions of Christmas and my birthday) I tend to be relatively disinterested and even skeptical.
That said, I love this video that Kelly sent. Love it. I think it applies every day, not just this Sunday.
Thank you … for wanting me so much….
Thank you for letting me sink all the way into you….
I’m glad you made me bus my dishes, write thank you notes, and call my grandparents…
Thank you for changing as I changed, for letting me win sometimes, for letting me go…
Thank you for carrying me. Up hills, over puddles, across ice, first in your arms, then on your hip…
then in your wallet and back of your mind all of these years.
And for considering yourself so wildly blessed to be my mother.
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I adore Kelly! She always writes about the things that are important–the things I don’t have words for but understand, deep in the bones.
I just finished her latest book in one day–I couldn’t put it down.
Have a Happy Mother’s Day, Lindsey!
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Thank you for sharing this, Lindsey! Happy Mother’s Day!
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happy mother’s day to you…today, tomorrow, and everyday.
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Weepy.
Thank you.
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that was so good (wiping tears away…) thank you for sharing, and happy mothers day
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Yes, Happy Mother’s Day to you Lindsey—and to all who mother… everything from kids, to animals to our world.
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