Not knowing that Mother's Day in Mexico is celebrated on May 10th, imagine my surprise when I heard my first Mother's Day serenade outside my bedroom window just after midnight last night! Since this is my first Mother's Day since my mother died last December, I must confess that I wasn't particularly looking forward to this one. But Mother's Day is celebrated very differently here! What a delight to hear the guitar, see the smiling faces on the kids, and to see how happy Holly & Maggie were to surprise me!
The serenade is traditional, as are the songs. John drove a group of church youth all over town to sing to 14 other mothers, and there were many others out doing the same thing. As the troupe went from house to house, they were invited in for refreshments and fun. They arrived home after 3AM! The next day, schools were out and businesses were closed. Our favorite special restaurant was full of families celebrating with their mothers, and we were happy to join them.
While many of the Mexican celebrations defy understanding, what a delight it was to be a mom today!
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