WHAT THE HECK IS REALLY GOING ON?: One Lovely Day

I’m running behind. Believe it or not, I’ve been busy. I meant to share with you at the time (last month) but time got away from me. Mid March I experienced one very lovely day! What made it so lovely you’re asking? It was my MOM/BFF/GIGGLE BUDDY’s birthday. But, being who she is… added one more big deal to her special day – she was also blessed to retire.

I was “invited” to the festivities at her previous place of employment (smile). She worked with a cool crew of folks with their own little personalities. The funniest part was putting the real face to the nick name she’d given a few of them over the years. For example, the one she most envied is called 10-2. Why? Because those are the hours the lady works! (I must admit she seemed very happy with her employment.)

The cupcakes were divine. So much so I sent a note to the “Betty Crocker” in my office requesting the same types of treats from her kitchen. I figure we won’t be getting any of those because she told me to bring her one of each and she would look into the matter.

There were homemade mints and a special blend of exotic mixed nuts. According to the director that brought the nuts (after hearing all the effort the cupcake and mint makers threw into their offerings), she “grew them and specially cracked each one out of their shell before putting them in the special bowl upon which they rested.” I wasn’t mad at her after all, in my youth, I grew the wheat I ground for the flour in my creations!

My mom had a nice and steady group of folks moving in and out. I did happen to overhear some say they weren’t invited but they wouldn’t allow a simple thing like an invitation stand between them and getting to my mother.

My Dust arrived. He was looking cool and all that with his scarf and debonair cap. He had the best gut busting laugh over sneaking in the comment, “I have a to-do list for her.” The look on my mom’s face and the depth of his laughter were priceless.

I told her work sidekicks to not worry about my mother because she has told them that she will be lying in her bed. I told them it isn’t depression – it’s I-COMFORT. They seemed relieved.

As her two oldest friends walked with us to the car, they told my mother that they really will miss her and that they’re happy for her (and jealous too – smile).

Later that day, we met for dinner as a family - provided by the offspring (God bless the child that got their own and some for me too). Yet again, we were blessed as one of my mother’s friends (and my sister/friend/auntie) joined us.

I might be biased, because it always feels good to me to spend time with my mother, my Dust, my children (HP you’re in this number), the wild bunch and friends - but I had a great time. I sure hope my mother enjoyed herself too.

You know, we never really know how many folks we touch in a deep and meaningful way. It was nice to meet some of the folks my mother has touched over the years.

I enjoy people watching and I’ve seen my mother over the years from many different angles. God has been so gracious. Maybe sometime I will find the right descriptive words to introduce you to her the way I know my mother (my muse) but until then I will just say this:

She just makes my life brighter and me love her.

And that’s what happened one lovely day!