I have wonderful children, their spouses, and their families. I have especially appreciated them all the past couple of weeks. They have truly brought me joy and I have delighted in it.Jessica graduated from Arizona State University in Biochemistry with a 4.00 GPA. She is amazing. She has done this while balancing being a mother and wife. I want her to know that I appreciate all that she has done and know that at times it was not easy. She is truly amazing and I am so very proud of her.
The joyful weekend started Thursday evening. We joined Kevin, in town on business, for dinner at Jessica's favorite restaurant. Sean was returning home from a week long business trip, so it was a happy reunion all around. One of the best parts was being able to sit outside and enjoy the warm Arizona weather. After graduation on Friday, Jessica and I left for a girls afternoon out of shopping. I know that she thought it as strange that I wouldn't let us leave a store that we usually do not shop at. I had to keep her there so that Audrey would be able to find us and surprise Jessica as a graduation gift.
We spent the next couple of days eating out, shopping, and having manicures and pedicures. What more could a Mother and her daughters want? It was truly a delightful time. This weekend was also Mothers Day. Not only was I able to spend time with two beautiful and accomplished daughters that I usually do not get to spend time with on Mother Day, but I heard from and talked to all of my children. They expressed wonderful sentiments, we laughed, and it was a truly joyful experience for me. My sons have married very well. Their wives are oustanding mothers and I love them as my own. I'm not usually a big fan of Mother's Day, however, this year was different. I took time to delight in the joy. Thank you children for being you. I love you all.
4 comments:
Oh our weekend was so fun! (Thanks for cropping that photo!) We do have a great family. I just wish we could all be together more often, but I guess that why it is so special when we are.
It truly was a great weekend (a little fast though). I enjoyed being with you on Mother's Day, so much so that I might hog you for the future ones! Thanks for everything!!
I think Jess will be in for a fight with me next mother's day! This was the first one in 7 years that I wasn't able to be with you and you were missed!! However, knowing who you were with and what you were doing made it ok!!! I am glad you had such a great time with your girls and that you felt loved on such a great holiday!!
Congratulations go to Jessica! College graduation is a wonderful accomplishment and a 4.0 to boot! Wow! Isn't it great what a motivation your family can be in getting good grades and accomplishing wonderful things? Once again, Congratulations. Mom and Dad have great reasons to be proud!
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