happy belated mother's day

Brigitta,

Imagine this in the card I should have sent you:
"This is late because I've been busy SAVING THE WORLD!"
Except, really, it's because I was on vacation (finally!!) and am forgetful.

I just want to say Thank You for the card. You always have a way of touching my heart. Thank you for appreciating me.

You are a beautiful Mom and I simultaneously don't want summer to come and can't wait for summer to come (which is only a couple of weeks away). I can't stand the thought of Eliza being away, from me and especially from Joe. Yet, I cannot wait for you and Eliza to get to fall back into your routines as mother and daughter.

You, as her Mom, are one of her biggest heroes. Her heroine. Not the drug, but the girl hero- apparent by the added "e" (I checked that on google). She talks about you constantly.

My mom makes French Toast with oats on it. My mom would rub my face like this when I was little. On family bike rides my mom.... My mom loves this song. We read this book when I was little...

This is always both beautiful and difficult, as a little jealousy always sneaks in, even though it is completely unwanted. It's beautiful to hear her speak of you so intensely. Nothing can replace a Mom and I just hope that I can provide some sense of Momness. Thank you for sharing this beautiful girl with me. She's changed my life.

I loved having you here because I witnessed the bond between the two of you. The words that didn't even need to be said.

Happy Mother's Day
I love you too.