Tuesday, October 12, 2010

birthdays

Today was my mother's birthday. Or is it still? I don't know. It's still the day she was born on. But is that redundant now? I suppose so. Still. I'd rather think about this day than the day she died on. Oh yes. But does it seem morbid to think about it? Maybe. Maybe I'll just leave it there. She wasn't much one for birthdays either.

But! It is also a good friend's birthday today, and I can say Happy Birthday to her with a light heart. It's a bit crap, because I was always busy with my mother's birthday before she died, and then for some years, the two days were at odds with each other I suppose. But no more of that.




Hopefully we can have a night out next week to celebrate, and pray for more rugby players to enhance the evening again :)

2 comments:

Mwa said...

I think it stays her birthday. And can be remembered if you wish. Nicer, like you said.

Ms. Moon said...

I agree with Mwa- it will always be her birthday. Always.
And you can, of course, celebrate the day she was born.
Happy birthday to your friend and let yourself be a little sad if you need to, and happy too. Both can coexist in one heart on one day.