Happy Mother's Day.  Today was a nice mother's day.  I went with my brother, my mom and Brandon to lunch and then came back to Dripping Springs and worked in the garden.  My friends Bill and Kim came out to stay for the weekend.  Really a lovely weekend.

AND

I found a fabulous mentor and companion to live with Brandon next year.  Brandon, me and his network have worked for several weeks trying to find that right match.  Thanks to such great connections Brandon's network has in the community, we were able to find someone with experience transitioning youth into their adult years and adult services.  This has been a big relief for me because I really wasn't sure I could find that right match.  This week I really came to terms that I am really looking for someone to help take Brandon to that next step in his life.  Someone better at those skills than me.  I have to admit I am really happy, but in another way I am also sad.  I have worked so hard to get Brandon to this place it is hard to imagine life not centering around Brandon in the future.  Instead I will watch Brandon from the sidelines and supporting his blossoming in the future.

So if you ask me how my mother's day went, I will tell you it was really lovely and I am happy. I may have a little sniffle when I say it, but it is a sniffle of joy for Brandon's future.

Happy Mother's Day everyone.

Leah