Anyway, I wanted to pay tribute today to two of the strongest, kindest, warmest and most beloved women I know, my mom and Steve's mom. People have been commenting so much the last five weeks about how strong Steve and I are. Well, behind the strong survivors in us are two even stronger mothers. They've been through all of the challenges with us, quietly guiding us, holding us in their arms as we cried, and uplifting both of us and our kids when we needed it most. I can't think of two more beautiful and treasured women than OUR MOMS:
My mom, Marlen
Steve and his mom, Robin aka "Me-Mom"
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. ~ Jewish Proverb
Steve is doing very well today. He has been sleeping much better during the night and hasn't had the terrible night sweats in the last two nights. Perhaps he has succeeded in sweating out the aftermath of all the sedatives and pain medications that he was on in the hospital. Now, however, his teeth hurt. It looks as if we will be calling Dr. Urata tomorrow because several of the bands that are holding his jaw in place have broken and Steve believes that is what is causing the pain to his teeth. He believes that the few bands that are left are the ones doing all the work which is putting strain on those few teeth to which those bands are hooked.
Finally, I'd just like to say that this is the best mother's day I've ever had. I got the best gift that I could've ever gotten which is that Steve is here to share this mother's day with me. I still have many moments when I cannot believe this is our reality, and then I am tenuously reminded of just how lucky I am. Although this is not the path I would have chosen, this mother's day is more than a celebration of our moms and of my own pilgrimage into motherhood. For me, it is a celebration of life with all of the people I love, especially my wonderful husband, my partner on this journey. I can't think of a greater gift than what I've already been given.
8 comments:
Happy mothers day!
Beth: A great tribute honoring Marlen and Robin! As usual you truly captured the beauty, strength and devotion of "mom"!
Bob and Kelly
hi beth and steve....this is really funny. i am sitting here reading this wonderful mother's day tribute and looking at the pic of your mom and thinking...that woman looks vaguely familiar. and then it hit me....MARLEN!!!??? that's you!!! i haven't seen marlen or a pic of her in years! i'm not getting any younger...i have my senior moments! joyce
Glad it was a good one..All of you deserved it :-) GOD bless...
Great post! You put it beautifully. I don't know what your situation is on movies but if you're looking for recommendations I have two: 1) My all-time favorite is "The Man From Snowy River," (favorite line: " A good man is hard to find in the mountains...you're welcome at my fire anytime.") and 2) The wife and I watched "Country Strong" last night. I'm not a Country Music fan but there's a song from the latter I liked so much I downloaded it called "Timing is Everything." I really believe the lyrics would resonate with you. They did with me! Following is the end of the song:
"well you can call it fate
or destiny.
sometimes it really
seems like
it’s a mystery,
cause you can be hurt by love
or healed by the same
timing is everything
and it can happen so fast
or a little bit late
timing is everything."
Garrett Hedlund – Timing Is Everything
Have a great week! Mark
Dear Beth,
The courage and wisdom you and Steve have shown throughout this entire experience is an inspiration. I do hope that at some point you will consider putting your blogs into a format to be published in a magazine - others would benefit greatly from that!
Love,
Peggy
Hi Steve,
Not sure if you will Remember me since we have been out a SA for sometime now but its Me Alicia Osorio (now Seyfried) class of 87. I heard about your accident in the Radio that terrible morning while I was dropping my kids off at school. I kept saying maybe its not the Steve from SA but when I got to my desk and started searching I was so sad to see it was you. I posted on FB asking for prayers from our SA family because you know how that is we are a family once we stepped foot in that campus. I found out about Beth's blog from my friend Brian Gallagher and Beth I have to tell you your blog is amazing. I read it daily and my husband and kids love to hear the updates. I understand we live in the same neighborhood and I work at Los Al USD so if there is ever anything I can do...soup for instance ;) I would love to help. You both have inspired me with what you have been through and you are in my prayers daily. Take Care and Fight On...Alicia c/o 87.
So glad Mr. Jenkins is getting better
My prays are with all your family, Kennet's Mom.
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