This last week, I went to see my son in his school play (all three performances) and gardened a great deal. I’m finally getting out and getting back into the real world. I’m putting more and more on my calendar while still being mindful to the fact that I’m not 100% yet. 

This week will be about reconnecting with friends and attending meetings at my son’s school. I’m one of the grade mothers for the 9th grade. This has been a great volunteer position that has kept me involved and in touch with the school and other parents.

Ironically one of the reasons that we chose the school that our son attends is because of it’s sense of community. We felt like he really needed a place that was not only academically strong but also provided a safe haven for him in the event that my health took a turn for the worst. 

These past few months proved that we made a great choice as not only did the other parents and staff nurture him but his classmates proved to be a source of great support for David. I think it has been hard for David in many ways because he never knows from day to day how I’m going to be feeling. Fortunately, Randy (my husband and David’s dad) is very sensitive to David’s feeling and takes on the role of Mom and Dad when I’m sick.  

Mother’s Day is less than a week away and I already feel like there is no better gift than the gift of being alive to celebrate another year with my son, David.