Petals!

It turns out that a very dear friend's father is critically ill. I didn't have her number so, I checked Facebook to message her. It surprised me that I am no longer her friend. I still wanted to reach out to her anyway. So, I sent her an e-mail:                                      [Image credit: Unsplash] "My dear........., I heard of your father not being well and I wanted to reach out to you and let you know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. I am certain that you will come out stronger as you have rock solid faith in God and that faith will keep you and your loved ones protected in these difficult times. You already know how blessed you are in God's gaze. Still, testing times come your way to help you grow stronger. I do not consider Facebook as a barometer of friendship but it took me by surprise that I am no longer your friend on it. I respe...

The best moments in a mom's life are when she spends time with her child.  So, here I am at the school carnival on Valentine's Day, holding up that heart cut-out and wearing a tiara of pink roses the girls in his school insisted that I wear on my head.  Never felt so silly and funny and happy - all in a day! As the wise ones say, "C'est la vie."