APOLOGIES

Yes we are still alive over here. The truth of the matter is that our camera is broken, and up until a couple of days ago, we were computer less as well...hence the tough time writing any currrent blogs (unless I used Riley's iPhone which I can barely even lay hands on for more than a few seconds without him having a major panic attack- but understandably so I suppose since I do have a slight reputation for breaking electronics...like our camera!) But be of good courage our dear blog followers! We have sent the camera away for repairs, and recently heard word that its current location is in Sacramento. And our new computer is in and up and running. We will be back on our feet in no time.  Thanks for checking in.  Heres a little pick of our boy driving... for all you visual types.

ODE TO MY MOTHERS

by Bryna

Mothers mothers like no others
beautiful to me
One did birth me
One did Take me-into her family
First one taught me kindness, sharing
next one shared her son
first one loved me, always caring
next one called me hon
First one loving mother hen,
I'd fall down to be brushed off again
Next one loving mother hen
raising a man among the men
First one loved me when she saw me
Next one chose to too
First one held me, babe in arms
Next one held HIM new
First one told me to choose wisely
Next one showed me how
First one always there to talk to
Next one also there now
Looking at these mothers two,
That I saw made grandmothers
I thank the Lord for giving them
and giving me no others
Now that I, am mother too,
I take from them each day
I want to be just like them both,
in each their own, motherly way.
From first I take your gentleness,
your sayings and your stories
From next I take your sacrifice,
and empathetic worries
From first I take your cozy home
your safety, and memories past
From next I take your open home,
your acceptance, and name that is last.
Of course I say I take these things,
but only can I try,
to be the mother that you've been,
Ill strive until I die.
I love you, love you, old and new,
a love that never fades
I take you both around with me
for your grand kids that I raise
I wish someday when looking back
that they will truly know,
its okay to be your mother!
and they'll see YOU inside their own.

Thanks for being you our dear mothers! Happy Mothers day from all of us!