Hard to believe this is the fourth Mother’s Day without Clint. I wore Linda’s beautiful necklace to church today along with Ellen’s earrings. Numerous folks wished me “Happy Mother’s Day” today and I tried to smile sweetly as I returned the wish or thanked them. Church went well. There were numerous places in the music where I could soar with my high notes. Pastor Paul had all the mothers stand so he could pray for them but, thankfully, he didn’t make a lot of fuss. When I walked outside after church it was raining and, of course, I didn’t have my umbrella. I went to Cost Less for a new supply of allergy pills for me, 81mg aspirin for Bill and anti-acid pills for both of us! Two really healthy specimens, right?
When I got home Bill was ready to head out for our Mother’s Day lunch. I changed into something warmer in case we got to walk out on the pier after lunch. We drove to Allyn and ate pizza for Clint at Lennard’s Boat House (formerly Lennard K’s). By time we were done it was a bit nasty out for walking on the pier so we sat by the waterfront for a little while and watched some guy get ready to head off on his boat.
We stopped off at a little stretch of beach on the other side of the cove. By then there was no rain and since the tide was out we were able to walk on the beach. We turned over rocks to watch little crabs scurry. Bill picked one up in his hand and I remembered putting one in Clint’s hand and watching his reaction. There were lots of large empty oyster shells as though someone had dumped them there. Several people were on the beach digging for clams so I guess there is no red tide danger there at the moment.
Back home I settled into Clint’s recliner with the hoodie. I knit on a hat while we were out and about as that is much easier. I finished most of a sleeve while we watched the movie “You can’t take it With You.” It was interesting to watch after seeing the play a few weeks ago. I pointed out the various things that were different from the play – characters that were in the play but not in the movie and vice versa. I had to fight to stay awake but I made it through to the end.
As I was going through a bag of stuff I ran across the other skein of yarn for the hoodie I’m working on. Wow! That’s unusual. Usually I’m searching high and low to find it.
I talked to Aileen tonight. She was Clint’s hospice volunteer and a really sweet lady. I mentioned talking with her awhile back and discovering that her husband had died suddenly. She is talking about moving to Tucson and taking it easy. I invited her to come hear me play at church and she thought some of her friends would also like to come with her. I told her I won’t be playing next week.
And thus another Mother’s Day is drawing to a close. I went back and pushed the button on Clint’s picture to hear him say “I wub you Mommy.” I am sooo thankful I have that. And I’ve given Lambie numerous hugs over the last couple of days. And I asked God to give Clint a BIG hug from Mommy today.
My Mother’s Prayer
I never can forget the day
I heard my mother kindly say,
"You're leaving now my tender care;
Remember, child, your mother's prayer."
(Chorus)
Whene'er I think of her so dear,
I feel her angel spirit near;
A voice comes floating on the air,
Reminding me of mother's prayer.
I never can forget the voice
That always made my heart rejoice;
Tho' I have wandered God knows where,
Still I remember mother's prayer.
Tho' years have gone, I can't forget
Those words of joy I hear them yet;
I see her by the old armchair,
My mother, dear, in humble prayer.
I never can forget the hour
I felt the Savior's cleansing pow'r,
My sin and guilt He canceled there,
'Twas there he answered mother's prayer.
Oh, praise the Lord for saving grace!
We'll meet up yonder face to face;
The home above together share,
In answer to my mother's prayer.
Hi Diane. Was finally able to get out cyberwalking again and wanted to check on you and see what you were up to ... 
Hi Carol, I get a "lump in my chest" reading your thoughts that you share .. thanks for reminding us how life is a 
Bravenet Blog 
Blog Community
Get a Free Blog
Manage your Blog
God Bless~ 
bravenet.com