Dreading Mother's Day

This is not a good week for me. Monday would have been my Dad's birthday and though he's been gone for seven-and-a-half years, I still miss him dreadfully.

But this year is worse than ever because my Dad's birthday was less than a week before Mother's Day. And while I can try to convince myself that Dad's birthday is just another ordinary day, when it comes to Mother's Day, that's not possible. Not when we're bombarded with adverts full of gift suggestions.

Why is it necessary to commercialise everything? Can't advertisers show a bit of consideration for all the people who have lost one or both parents? I'm sure I'm not the only one who's hurting.

Despite my objections I bought a Mother's Day card a few days ago. I just wish Mom was here to see it.

The bear isn't new. I bought him for her a few years ago.