This picture is of my Mamaw, my mom and I at Cracker Barrel in May of 2003.  I found out shortly after this Mother’s Day that I would be a mother, too. 

This past 5 days all of my kids (except Jonah), myself, Chris and my mom (who was here visiting) suffered from a terrible stomach virus.  Thankfully, the grown-ups were sick at different times. When we had recovered enough to have a conversation this morning, we talked about how no matter how old you are, you want your mom when you’re sick.  My mom’s mom is 82 years old now and she still takes care of mom when she can.  My mom takes care of me and my kids.  And, now I take care of my children. 

I am blessed to have this.  My mother and grandmother.  Chris doesn’t have his mother anymore and he feels it acutely when he’s sick or struggling with certain things.