Yesterday we had a truly blessed Easter. My sister, mom, and I all went to church. My mom doesn’t get out very much any more because she gets very nervous and confused. When we arrived at the church, the wind suddenly picked up. My mom was afraid getting out of the car, but my sister and I kept telling her it was ok and she made it through. She did really well during Mass and even got an extra douse of holy water sprinkling from our favorite priest. After church, my sons and families came for Easter lunch. It had been a long time since we all got together. I was so glad that my mom didn’t seem overwhelmed and enjoyed the food and company. We have been wondering what to do since they will start working on our roof in the next day or two. After much debate, discussion, and weighing all the options, my sister and I decided it would be best for everyone’s sanity to check into a hotel for a few days. While my mom was napping, my sister and I packed everything up. We got all the breakables into safe places so the roof pounding won’t send them crashing to the floor. I was grateful that my son helped pack the cars and get all the pictures off the walls. After my mom got up, we told her what was happening and got her in the car. We got to the hotel and settled in for a little while before bedtime. We explained things to my mom and got her in bed. This morning after only a few hours of sleep, we started our regular routine. My mom needed to be told exactly what to do and how, but she wasn’t upset or distressed. I was just amazed at all that happened in the past 24 hours and how my mom just went along with it all. Her total trust in me and my sister was just incredible to me. I supposed I completely trusted her when I was a child. She took me to school, doctors, churches, and trips. I never questioned my safety when I was with her and knew that she was always thinking about what was best for me. I feel blessed that she trusts me now in the same way. And I have a lot to learn from her. As I have been focusing on surrendering to God more this Lent, I hope and pray that I could trust Him the way my mom trusts me.

I Found God today in my trusting mom.