An Unexpected Blessing

I had a very interesting Mother's Day. It started with lots of "Happy Mother's Day" wishes from all of my children. The rest of the day was pretty low key and relaxed. We were all sitting outside before dinner when there was a knock at the door. It was D (a little boy that lives in our neighborhood) wanting to wish me a happy mother's Day. We told the kids to invite him in to hang out with us until dinner was ready. After one more trip to the door, the kids came back to tell us that he had asked to stay for dinner. Sure! What's one more plate at the table, right?

So we set another place and D joined us. He was very somber for a long time. Nevertheless, we included him in our meal: steak, salad, bread, prayer, and lots of conversation... As often is the case at our dinner table, laughter erupted. I looked over to see how D was doing and saw a little smile that soon turned into laughter. He stayed at our house until the street lights came on and my boys walked him home (a ritual that happens about 4 nights a week).

Let me help you better understand where D comes from. Two years ago he lost his big brother in a bike vs. car accident. A year later his world was shattered again when his father took his mother's life. He has been a part of our lives since shortly after he lost his mom. He plays here, eats here, works here, gets disciplined here and he keeps coming back! I have been blessed today by a little boy who is not my own. He blessed me with three words that, coming from him, meant so much. I thank God for my children who all loved on me today in different ways. I also thank God for a little added perspective on what being a mother is all about.

Be Blessed today!!

Trina