Dear Mom,
Today is your birthday.
But what is really interesting about this day is that it was almost 11 am before I remembered that today was your birthday.
When I did remember, I paused for a moment. I’ve not forgotten this day in 21 years. For one silent moment, I was completely astounded.
Then I smiled.
I turned to my friend/coworker, Angela, and said, “Hey, today is my mom’s birthday.”
“Oh really,” she smiled.
“Yes. She would’ve been 65 today.”
Angela’s smiled brightened and the warmth spread through to her voice, “And you just shared that story with me about the childhood memory of your mom. That’s so great that you have those memories and that today was the day you shared one with me.”
I smiled back at her. Because it was great. I may not have remembered today was your birthday. But I remembered you.
I remember you.
Happy birthday, Mommy.
Love,
Mon-Mon
Happy birthday to your Mom!
In a minor coincidence, today (the 15th) is my Dad’s birthday, and I also didn’t remember until around 11 a.m. today, and he would have been 64 today!
Happy birthday to your, dad!