[SuddenlySusan]

On another thread (Birthparent: Holidays), IrishEyes made this comment:

"Just as a side note...on my birthday last year, I sent my bmom flowers. That really put her over the edge (in a good way)!"

My bson and I found each other this January, and for his birthday in March he sent me a photo album he put together with pictures from when he was five days old to just the month prior -- it was such a wonderful gift for me to have on his birthday, after waiting decades to find him.

My daughter, whom I raised, acknowledges her birthday by acknowledging me, and sending me a "Happy Birthing Day" card, sometimes with flowers. When my own mother was still alive, I used to go to her house and plant a rose bush on my birthday to honor her.

I'm just wondering, is this sort of thing unique to a few, or do others out there celebrate their own birthdays by acknowledging their moms in some way?

Peace,
Susan

[PastorStephanie]

I think gifts for one's mother on their birthday is a lovely idea! Last year, I wrote my bmom a poem for my birthday. That was the first time I had ever done anything like it. She responded very well... a tradition that I will likely continue!

[sislookingforbros]

i have never thought of doing something like that but i think it is the most adoring, unselfish thing to do. even if your bmom did not raise you- she did put you on this earth and as horrible of a time it may have been, there is always at least one good memory. i hope you do not mind if i use your idea. it is an amazing one.