When I was an abandoned single mother, I was 28 and the boys were 10 and 9 at the beginning of that adventure. All I could think about on a daily basis was how to get food on the table and keep a roof over our heads. The treats were few and far between but there was love and laughter.
Now the boys are men - Robert, 30 and Jason, 29. They have educated themselves and have established excellent careers with good prospects for their future. They have really been quite focussed on establishing family, home and career. I enjoy their company immensely when they share their time with me.
Yesterday, Robert called to say he had a surprise for me and asked what I was doing on Saturday morning. A few minutes later, a spa where one of his old school mates works called me to come in for an appointment today for a manicure and a pedicure! My first, ever.
Isn't that sweet?
