Happy Mother's Day (Silveus Style)

Well my very first blog is already two days late!  I thought it was fitting however, and here's why: It's the long standing joke in my mom's family that all of the females run on "Silveus Time."  Silveus Time is a valid excuse for anyone from the Silveus lineage at (almost) any time to be running anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours late. (Obviously, my mother and her sisters married incredibly patient men!)  Very rarely is there a family gathering, event or holiday that the phrase "she's running on Silveus Time" is not used.

As my first blog, I wanted this to be simple since I'm just getting the hang of this. I was just once again reminded on Mother's Day of how truly blessed I am.  Not only did our family get together for our Mother's Day celebration on Sunday after church, but it was an extra special day since this was the first event that Jimmy and I were able to attend as husband and wife.  I think I was maybe a little over-emotional as it was difficult for me to go home with him and not my parents.  They always say "you never know what you have until it's gone."  I know that my mom is not "gone" but it was a big step to be getting married and officially moving out of my parents' home.  Anyone could tell you that my mom and I did not have the easiest relationship (let's just say the nut doesn't fall far from the tree, we tend to "butt heads").  Even though there were days when we lived together that we would barely speak, I found myself longing just to be in her presence. There is nothing like "mom."  I'm sure you all know what I mean.

Aside from having my own mother who would do anything for me (this is not just a saying, she would, and she has!)  but I looked at my family and saw how many mothers I really have.  My aunts are my second and third mothers that I would (and have) gone to for anything from fashion advice to relationship advice to "what kind of sunlight do these lilies need?!" advice.  I look around at so many who have lost their mothers too early in life and I almost feel guilty for the many aunts, grandmothers and of course my mother that I have surrounding me all the time. They are always one text or call away and I too often take it for granted.

This "simple" first blog has turned into tears and thanksgiving, but it was much needed on my part.   I hope that each one of you has felt this grateful for SOMEONE in your life!  Someone that has loved you even through all of your uglies.  I certainly did nothing to deserve all of these wonderful women in my life.

I look forward to blogging more...I'm really not even sure that there is anyone out there who gives two hoots about what I have to say, but this seems like an exciting opportunity to meet others and share my ideas and thoughts on my new life as a wife (that sounds craaazzzyy)!