They were on the mantle this morning. Resting stately, elegantly. My one request. Because they last. If you trim them right, new buds will sprout just when you think the last petal has fallen. Orchids appear delicate, even fragile, but don’t be deceived. They are resilient and hardy. Just like mothers.
After church, Doug and the girls prepared a treasure hunt to help me find a few of my favorite things. Mostly goodies. Anyone need a sugar fix? Please stop by.
I love Ali’s bubble flowers in assorted colors. A bouquet to treasure.
Sami and Eliza’s portraits of Mom. “We worked really hard on your short hair,” they said.
An immanent part of the portrait.
Happy Mother’s Day.
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Beautiful.
Mimi
So glad your Doug acknowledged all women. I cringed yesterday when the speaker asked all the mother's to stand and wondered whose heart was aching as they remained sitting. You have a wonderful mother heart and from it – we all benefit. Thank you.
Kerri
Lovely, Cath. Thank you.
Tracy
Happy Mother's Day sweet friend. Beautiful post. Tears.
Sarah
That is a BEAUTIFUL picture of all of you. (I love Red Vines also! 🙂
LizzyP
Such good thoughts. Thanks for passing on Doug's thoughts, too. I'm sure he entered sensitively. I love a good Mothers Day talk from the heart.
I love Mothers Day, but it's because I have a mom and I tend to spend the day with thoughts that honor her good works. I'm not sure why, because truly I love being a mother, but that day is 99 percent about my mother and one percent about feeling affirmation in my calling as a mother.
catharvy
Michelle – (it is Michelle at Mormon Women, right?) Lovely new site, btw. Thank you.
Mimi – In talking with a friend recently, we agreed that women, in general, are very sensitive to each other's needs and challenges. We can't sit in a meeting like you did and not think of those who might "ache as they remained sitting." Your comment affirmed this. Love you. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day dear lady. xo
Kerri – Hope you had a wonderful day. xo
Tracy – You too. Your mothering and perspective always inspire. xo
Sarah – Red Vines? Ah, we are true sisters. You know the licorice camp is very split. Twizzlers vs. Red Vines. I believe only in Red Vines. 😉 Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.
Liz – So like you. To be thinking outside yourself. And I know you mentioned it genuinely. I like your focus. More attention to your own mother on this day, than yourself. Loved your comment. Thank you friend.
lauren
Cath, I just loved this post. You said everything right!
Anne Marie
Happy (very belated) Mother's Day to you, darling! I love how you talk about a mother's heart being "the steady, pulsing organ that gives life". What an image.
You are such a devoted, caring mother. You are an incredible blessing to so many. I love seeing a picture of you and your family. Just gorgeous. I can't believe how much your boys have grown in just the past few weeks.
Love you. Happy weekend to you! xo