A weekend of girls, games and laughter. An island of normality in the cancer river. How wonderful for two and a half days to going back to being the most important person in my girls' lives, to cook, clean, pick up, and hug them and not to be the 'sick' one, but just to fulfill the ultimate role - their mother.
I am so lucky. How many other people are told that they are the 'best mother ever' when taking a cold child a hot water bottle? Truly, that title means more to me than any kingdom, any gift or any amount of money, treasure or gold.
Tonight, we talked of the operation, of the timing and what the surgeon would actually do. My oldest daughter asked me if I would wear a 'sponge' and almost looked disappointed when I said I probably wouldn't. We had a laugh about a breast with an 'inflatable' inside it, and I was asked if I (and it) would therefore float in the swimming pool. A perfectly valid question which made us all giggle. They asked if it would change my shape or make me look strange and I was, I hope, able to reassure on both counts as well as dampen down my own fears...
They are such terrific girls, such brave children and I am so very proud to be their mother...
Minerva
13 comments:
Wow, that's your best role, greatest joy, and best life work. If you were looking for significance....you've found it!
I'm glad you're getting some time with your girls. :)
Minerva ~~ So glad you had that wonderful time with your girls.
Do hope you get a date very soon and that all wil be well.
You are in my thoughts, wishing your
ordeal was over. Wont be too long now. Cheers, Merle
You have such wonderful children, Minerva. You must be so proud of them.
Events in my life today reminded me how lucky of a person i am. Even through a lifetime of turmoil.
It's appreciating what you do have.
Bless you.
How cool is that? Laughter is the best medicine, and you do have a lovely laugh, Ms. Minerva. Enjoyed meeting you and look forward to a real hangout sometime soon. xo
This sounds like it's been a truly loving and glorious time, Minerva..I'm so very happy for you and your girls. I know they must love being with you just as much as you love being with them...and isn't laughter and hugging healing? Oh yes!
Children are the best tonic ever...so real, so full of life and spirit and love...They will help you get through Min.
BTW Will you float?
;-)
...and the girls are very proud of their mom :)
Hero worship is always fun, especially if you're the hero. I have a question on the inflatable though. Are they going to hook you up with a pair of them so you can inflate and defalte them as needed (like those old pump up shoes they used to make?). That would certainly come in handy from time to time.
Also make sure if you have an inflatable you steer clear of those name tags with the sharp pins in them at any future meetings of conventions you may attend.
Sounds like you had a great time with your girls and all of you deserved it.
Wishing you all the best with the upcoming surgery. I'm sure you'll make the right decisions.
Wonderful kids. Given half the chance they have great honesty and openness :-)
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