Mother's day 2026

Mother’s day has been good this year. It started by going to Add and Bre’s home and getting pictures will all of them– as I do– then we went to their sacrament meeting where Poppy gave a talk all about her mom. It was darling.  Poppy was so confident.  Plus, the primary sang (Addison leads them), so we got to hear from George and Poppy.  Geo had his sparkly jacket and tie on today– looking sharp as usual.  They gifted me an amazing necklace that went perfectly with the dress I was wearing, so I put it on immediately.   Add and Bre went up to Heber to be with Bre’s momma– Addison made a grandma Sheri Berry trifle to celebrate.  It was a hit– he’s got the recipe down! (Danish Dessert is the secret ingredient)

I taught RS today– all about my favorite scripture, “As I have loved you love one another”- so that was good.Then home for dinner, which was brought in by Landon and Alex for all of us.  A delicious Brazilian lasagna- salad- fruit- bread- dessert all the fixings and Lexi and I didn’t have to do any of the work.   We had the Buzelli boys, Truman. (Sophia was at her mom's)

Mons and Lexi and girls and their bonus family and Paula Carlson. 

Bonus girls:  Armanee, Amayia, Aria

It was a gorgeous day to eat outside.  And I got my pictures with everyone… We went around the table and shared something their mom or grandma taught them, and it was really good to hear from everyone.  

 I shared some things my mom (SHERI) taught me:

People are more important than things!

Family matters.   Family relationships aren’t always easy but they are worth it.

God first.  He was always my mom’s north star.  She was never too tired or too busy to follow Him. 

Mom was a believer and called upon her “angels” daily.

Live with purpose.  Who you decide to be each day matters.  Love intentionally.

Ask yourself: “Who do I want to be?”  “How do I want to show up?” 

 

Be confident.  My mom always assumed we were capable finding solutions and figuring things out.  Because she had confidence in us, we found it in ourselves. Mom treated “I can’t” like a swear word. She would gasp and then have us say instead…”I’m not able to at this time, but I will keep trying.”  

Look for the “one.”  There is always someone out there who could use your love.  Find them.   Mom’s the one who asked for the “hard” people to minister to in her ward.  She just wanted to offer friendship and she was so good at it. 

We all have different talents... use the ones God gave you.  Her license plate surround read, “I can dance”  as a reminder of this.  It also said, "Damn, I'm good."

Show up.  For the funeral, the shower,  for the performance, for the activity.  Life is more meaningful done together.  Be everyone’s biggest cheerleader.  If you can’t physically show up— send a note, a phone call, a text ..something

Look at the world around you.  Enjoy the sunset.  Rhapsodize about the sky and the clouds.  God put this all here for us as a reminder of Him. Be passionate about it

Laila texted really nice stuff and we got to facetime at night with her.  

Happy Mother’s Day momma! You have taught me that learning and taking risks are part of life, and also a big part of growth. Just some more things you have taught me and have stuck: people matter more than things showing up matters life is better when it’s filled with laughter mental health days are okay, and needed 20 second hugs make a difference Kindness is so important Music is beautiful, whether it be playing or listening or dancing to Ordinary days can be some of the most memorable I treasure so many memories with you. I am so lucky to have you. Thank you for being the coolest

It’s a gorgeous sunset and a gorgeous day.  I love being a mother and a meema.