Mother's Day

Mother's Day was begun by Julia Ward Howe in 1872 as an anti-war holiday. When I learned this, it felt okay to celebrate the day. I tend to resist a bit because I always think of it as another commercial holiday created for businesses to make money. I like the idea of the mothers resisting war. I also like honoring us. 
My sons won't go to war. Their fathers didn't either. My father did, but his own mother was no longer alive to worry about his safety. Although I have been through a huge loss with Brian, although I lost my eldest for 24 years, I don't know what it's like to have a son taken in combat - or taken permanently at all. I never want to know that feeling.
I am returning to this blog as of today. I have taken a much longer break than I ever intended. Brian is on my mind because he will be visiting in two months. It is time to complete the hospital diaries and move on to the next phase.
Stay tuned.