It's hard to believe that four years have passed since we last celebrated mom's (mum's) birthday. No doubt there are a few of you who have been remembering her today. May was the month that was all about mom... birthday, then Mother's Day, then their anniversary. I don't think I will ever get used to how quiet May is now. I am thankful that we always marked family birthday's with at least a dinner and a birthday cake.
Life should be celebrated. Not just for birthday's, but every day. I remember calling mom and asking her if she wanted to meet for lunch or coffee... before I had even finished asking the question, she would ask where! Always when we were out, we'd have to get a treat, or have a cup of tea. Indeed, we were always wondering where the next treat would be! We have to at least take a moment in each day to enjoy life; whether it be a cup of tea, a walk in the sunshine, pause to read a few pages of something, sitting still and watching the world pass by.
This is something I have been thinking about lately, and have been trying to take the time to really appreciate life, because it really does pass by so fast. I cannot believe it is the beginning of May already! We have been in Australia six months to the day. I did not realize it would take so long to sort out dad's affairs. There is still quite a bit left to do, but I think of how far we come, and how lucky we have been in many regards. And isn't that something to celebrate!?
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