An amazing Mother’s Day

Written by Stephanie. I know I’m a couple weeks late with this, but I wanted to share the really sweet cards we received for Mother’s Day. This isn’t a holiday that we usually spend together, and we were right in the middle of celebrating two birthdays (May is a big birthday month around here). So it was a bit of an afterthought perhaps, but here’s what the twins did for us:

Yeah, they didn’t stay up all night writing those or anything. But they still mean the world to us both. I love that they are comfortable putting us in the same line–Mom and Mom.

And then here’s where Danelle totally blew me away, because I hadn’t even thought to get her anything (yeah, I’m off my game a bit). But not only did she give me a truly thoughtful and beautiful gift, she made the following card:

I’ve looked on those words every day–they have been an incredible boost. And I am so grateful to have, in addition to all she does for our family and for our kids, such a wonderful friend.

Published by Danelle Henden & Stephanie Lundeen

Danelle: I am an HR professional with a keen interest in psychology and in adoption activiwsm. I work with a nonprofit that supports adoption, On Your Feet Foundation. Stephanie: I am a writer and editor with a background in education (I have taught English as a Second Language, college writing, and college literature courses).

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