Celebration Without Major Preperation

Sometimes it takes a few steps and less conversation. And even more importantly less thought about perfecting and more about the cause.

That is what I did on Saturday May 12, 2007.

I vigorously thought, "Sasha think simple," But toward the end of May 12, 2007, I will honestly say I began to question the plans for my mother's 56th birthday --things seemed to be falling apart.

Plans of having a small dinner at our house turned into whispers of something slightly different, but thankfully I didn't flinch...instead, I followed the heart, which spoke volumes to going a head with the plan: to celebrate my mother, for all that she is, that she has been, and will be forevermore.

With that drive, we successfully had a marvelous time.

The party ended at 12:42 a.m.

Dishes were in the sink, strawberries on the table around cheesecake, covered in whipped, multi-colored birthday sprinkles and strawberry glaze.

I had no physical room to eat another bite, as I was also filled by the smile that resided on my 57 year old mother's face--larger than I ever seen.

We all were exhausted, but it surely was a night worth the less-than-ten hour planning; She was pleasantly surprised, appreciative and full of grace for what I call a beautiful turn out to a tentative small dinner plan, planned 24 hours previous to her birthday.

Fifteen of our most close relatives and friends came out to celebrate, all notified only hours before.

The most important aspect was that my mother, who loves her children with remarkable unconditional love, was for the first time on her birthday being honored, at a special celebration for her, for her special day, without major preparation.