My eighty-nine year old mother-in-law is visiting us for two weeks, and she is such a joy. She is content to spend the day working her jigsaw puzzle but always ready to jump in the car and go out for lunch. Well, she jumps pretty slowly, but she is always interested in whatever we want to do. Earlier in the week, she taught some of the great-grandchildren the wonder of word search puzzles. Even the kindergartner who can't actually read yet mastered the art of the hidden word. Both she and Grandma-Great were excited.
Today, I drove her back to the town where we all once lived, and we attended services at her familiar methodist church. The congregation smothered her with kisses, and we both enjoyed celebrity status. We even won the loaf of homemade bread reserved for visitors!
I know these days are a treasure, and I'm determined not to take them for granted. I want to enjoy every moment and soak up every hour with this lady who gave birth to one of the greatest gifts in my life. Is is a privilege to count her both my mother-in-law and my friend.
Note to Andrea: I know this post will make you homesick for your mother. I'm sending you a hug as I write.
Your right. As I looked at the picture she reminds me of mother; little tiny white haired lady with her beauty shop "do".
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! I'm so happy that you are getting this time with her and that your wise enough to realize what a rich blessing it is. And yes, I admit, I had tears by the time I finished reading :)
What a beautiful tribute to your mother-in-law. And I really mean that; I'm not just making blog-comment small talk. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like Jason's mom (she lives an hour and a half away from us), but it makes me esteem her even more to think of her as the "lady who gave birth to one of the greatest gifts in my life."