Mother's Day Blessings

I am so very very blessed. My family took such time and effort to make this Mother's Day special. It wasn't just Mother's Day, it was the whole weekend of love. Not only my family, but Kate's school!

Today being Monday and back to reality, made me reflect on all my blessings. I felt energized today. On Friday, Kate's school had a Mother's Day brunch. It was beautiful! Food and coffee made by the students. We got to see the Music Room and we were very much entertained by some really wonderful students. Then we got to shop in the little store where Kate helps bag the goodies. The deep appreciation of what this school has brought us is not measurable by just words. We have come to love the teachers and therapists as family. Michelle that runs the school is one of the kindest souls in this school, I could say this about all that help Kate. Pure kindness.

On Saturday, Kate had a special day. It is called a Respite Day. This is when teachers volunteer to do a one on one play day with a student. We were privileged to have Miss Caitlin, Kate's teacher, to have Kate all day Saturday. This gives families a break to do things with the other kids in the family or just a well needed break. BJ and I took Ireland and Trinity to a flea market and then lunch. We also got to visit with my sister Josie and my wonderful brother-in-law Sean, along with my niece Lily. It was a fullday of happiness! We picked Kate up at 4:00 and spent the evening with her. Sunday I took my Mom to early Mass and then spent the day with the family. The gifts were so so wonderful! A Joanna Gaines cookbook and cooking utensils, perfect!!! Also a new smart tv for our bedroom. Dinner was Red Lobster take-out! My mom joined us and we had a wonderful visit! I'm thanking God for still being able to celebrate Mother's Day with my Mom.

After I was spoiled beyond belief, I picked up Kate from school today, with one more surprise. A gift bag with the most beautiful smelling bath scrub. The best was the card Kate made me. It wasn't the gifts, it was the love that everyone showed me. My son Beau and my daughter-in-love Angel came later with flowers and a very beautiful touching card.

Thank you God for blessing me with all my children. I love each and everyone of them. Each child is a huge gift and peace within our clan is even a bigger gift. God is good, always. Always, God is good.🙏🏽💖

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