Rant #3,349: Mama

I had a good day yesterday, as my physical therapy went about as well as it could go.

I am now on the stationary bike, and while I am far from ready to compete in a bike race, I am able to go back and forth on the bike at different seat levels, which for what I have, is an amazing accomplishment.

I know that if my mother was still around, she would be cheering me on as hard as she could.

As you know, my mother passed away at age 92 in September, and this Sunday will be the first Mother's Day where she won't be around to relish the day.

I know she will be there in spirit, but honestly, it isn't the same.

We won't be doing anything special on Sunday, other than bringing some food in from a restaurant of my wife's choice.

That should be fun, and, of course, my son and I will be giving my wife some nice gifts, so that should be fun, too.

My mother in law passed away several years ago, so now, my wife is the center of attention on her special day, although I do wish that my mom and my mother in law could be there too.

And my father ... I wish he was here, too. 

That goes for my father in law as well.

So it will be a bit of a bittersweet day for my family, as in particular, my mother's passing is still so fresh.

But she would want us to move on, and we will do just that ... without forgetting about the other ladies.

It seems to rain every Mothers Day, and I believe thst rain is in the forecast for this year's celebration.

Most will look at it as simply rain, but to me, it will almost be like tears coming from heaven.

It will still be a great day, just a little bit different for myself and my family.

Have a great Mother's Day, have a great weekend, and I will speak to you again on Monday.