From Mom

Maybe some of you have noticed that in the "contributors" section of my blog (off to the right) there are two names.   The obvious one--my name-- needs no explanation.  The other--Grammy--maybe does.   Originally, I added my Mom so that if for some reason I couldn't access my blog in China, she could write for me.   As time went by, it wasn't necessary for her to continue to have access to the blog, but I never wanted to change it.  And then, she died...  And I made the conscious choice to leave her name there, as I have always felt that in many ways she continues to guide me and inspire me with my words.

I try to be open to what I should write about; usually it comes to me and I know what it is I am supposed to say.  Maybe it comes to me from God, or the Holy Spirit...Or maybe it comes to me from my Mom.

Well, today, it happened again.  I wasn't planning to blog.  But then it just came to me, and it was quite clear that I was supposed to write, and it was quite clear what I was supposed to write about.  And there was no doubt who the source of my inspiration was.

And what it is, is this:

Happy Birthday, Lisa...from Mom.

Today is my sister's birthday.  I know it is a tough day for her as it is her first without my Mom.  It is an overwhelming feeling, I am sure, to try to celebrate a day where one of the people responsible for you being here...is not here.

But knowing Mom, and what a big advocate she was of celebrating special occasions, I think she would want for nothing else than you, Lisa, to have a wonderful day.  She would want you to be happy, and celebrate.  I am sure it is what Mom is wanting for you.   And if you are having trouble, just remember the joy and happiness we all felt that day last week when we came to your school to visit.  It is that joy that Mom wants for you...most especially today. 

And so it goes, why I have never taken her name off the blog....and never will.

Happy Birthday Lisa!  We Love You!!!