Happy Mother’s Day Mommy

I found this Mother’s Day card I gave Mariel a few years back among some cards she had so neatly saved in a bundle. To tell you honestly, I never even remember writing it and it was simply dated “May 2″. You know how it is with us “boys”, we often look at occasions such as these as more like a “duty” than anything else. Of course I know better now. And I still have Mariel to thank for finding a “safe” place for all the memories. For it seems like even then she knew that one day I would gladly give anything for the chance to feel once more her loving presence, for even just a moment, no matter how fleeting.

My “Hallmark” card had a very nice photo of a flower garden (so appropriate now) and said simply–

“A mother’s love is like a garden, where the sun is always shining. Because of your thoughtfulness, my life has held many beautiful moments. Because of your caring, my heart has known a special kind of love. Happy Mother’s Day.”

And I wrote further on the margin, ” To my loving wife, Mariel, who inspires me and makes me whole. To the mother of my child who gives us a reason to be hopeful each day. I love you now and forever. — Bong”

The words rang so true then. And even more especially now, when they try to reach out through eternity.

Happy Mother’s Day Mommy from Sam and me. We love so very, very much. Now and forever.