Mixed Mother's Day

Now that my mother is in a long-term care facility, I can't wish her a Happy Mother's Day. She's not really verbal anymore, and I don't think she would understand even if I were to be able to talk to her in person. It's a bittersweet realization: The first Mother's Day I won't be able to reach out to my mother.

So I'll reach out to my father instead, and will call him today. I'm certain he's feeling even more mixed about the day.

Hug or call or email your mom today, if you can.