My Gift to Me

If I were my mom, what gift would I give me?

If I were my mom, I would snag a “Forever” stamp, paste it to any envelope I could find and place a sheet of scratch paper with the following inside:

My Dearest,

You are absolutely beautiful and I love you more than I love life.  I've watched you grow into a strong and courageous woman who never gives up.  

My heart broke in half every time you fell but it was mended each time as you picked yourself up and moved on.  

I cried with you as your hopes and dreams drifted away so that the dreams of others could be pursued.  

I laughed and felt your joy of every single moment spent with your children…these are my most precious memories of all! 

I’m so very sorry that I could not be at your side through all of these experiences, but please know that I have lived them through you.  My spirit has been entrenched in your heart and I hope that you have felt my love all of these years.  

I so look forward to the day when we can throw our arms around each other again.

I love you,

Mom

My beloved mother passed away many years ago, shortly after I became a mother for the first time.  The gift that I would treasure most, would be the knowledge that in some way she has been able to watch as my life has blossomed.

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Thank you for stopping by today, and Happy Mother's Day!

Baby's Breath

Your sweet breath brushes upon my face and seeps into my soul

The gentle wisp of air that comes from your lips…how it humbles me

You are the most perfect miracle of my life

My pain is no longer as we become one in spirit

I will be still and stay in the moment for as long as I can

This is our time, and it belongs to no one else

For you, my precious, are my world, my life, my everything

This baby’s breath of yours is a gift from God

Forever to be held in my heart

I wanted to submit my first piece for Trifecta.  The challenge I chose for this week is: baby's breath:US a scented plant, esp. Gypsophilia Paniculata. I realized after I searched for a photo, and wrote my piece, that I was supposed to write about the dictionary meaning, not mine.  I am submitting anyway, and hope that I don't get kicked out by the amazing participants who write for this site.  Thank you in advance. 

This photograph was used with the permission of Jessica Esfahani Photography.