Today I don't feel too sad. I wrote more thank you notes and that is keeping me in a really positive place. I got calls from 2 of my uncles over the weekend to wish me a Happy Mother's Day. It was nice to talk to them both. I need to do a better job asking people what they are up to and what other family members are doing. I will work on this.

Yesterday wasn't horrible. The first Mother's Day without Mom -- I didn't look forward to it. My husband struggled to find a way to make me happy. It wasn't possible, but at least I didn't spend the day sad. My friend gave me a key chain with the quote "Isn't this the BEST?" Really thoughtful gift -- I also appreciated the small photo album with the engraved heart bookmark. Nice to have friends watching out for you!

Hoping you all have the same.