Sunday. Mother's Day. And I'm wishing all the moms out there a Happy Day!
I had to work today.
I lost my step tracker today. It attaches to my shoe, counts my steps, uploads to my computer. It was great, I never had to think about it, just check the numbers at the end of the day... but I suppose it doesn't matter. I know I walk a lot of steps at work ... it just isn't enough in the exercise dept to offset the calories I eat to have the results I would like.
It was seven years ago today that my stepson Dougie died. He always had a smile for everyone, always willing to help in any way he could. He will always be remembered in our hearts.
I was his "mom" for six years. I remember one year, probably 6th grade, and he was suspended from school for doing something - the transgression isn't remembered, but his punishment was to spend the day with me, doing what I do. It was a household of 6 kids, 2 adults, 2 dogs ... I'm sure you get the picture, it was a lot of work keeping up with things! It was a day in March, the sun was shining, still patches of snow along the edges of the driveway; there we were, out there getting the car washed. And even though we spent the day working, we were able to share moments, to talk the entire time, to get close, even bond a bit more. Looking back on that day makes me smile :) He was a joy to have around!
When it was time for me to move on with my life, Dougie came and spent weekends with me and Brian. He sure could put away a few bowls of home made stew! More good times !!
Dougie, you touched many lives, left your imprint on our hearts. Thank you for all you did in your short time with us. I feel so lucky to have known you, and even more lucky that about a month prior, you called me, we got caught up again, and you told me you loved me! So many times we don't get the chance to say that to someone important to us -- we should say it more often, because we never know when it will be our last days with those we care about.
If you love someone,
make sure you tell them ... TODAY!
It may be your last opportunity.
