My profound sympathies to all those mothers who waited all day for a call from their child(ren) which never came.  I know it would not be as bad if they have had contact with the kids throughout the year.  For some of those mothers who have been estranged for a long time, the hope, it seems, is that with the coming of Mother's Day, the child would think of the happy things which their mom had done with them in the past...in essence all the good memories.  It was also hoped that this would trigger a communication of "how are you mom, I'm fine...will talk again"....this would have made one particular mom extremely happy.  Unfortunately for some, this hoped for scenario did not occur.

A message to my son...practices in the past by myself is not necessarily right.  I may have been unhappy in the past, but have never severed communication with your grandparents COMPLETELY.  In retrospect, I am glad I did not do this as it would have been extremely cruel.  As you know, I do speak with them like regular clock work now, even it only for only a minute.  All your mom wants is just a word from you saying you are okay, with no other expectations.  In the final analysis, even you must accept responsibilities for your actions.  I'm not here to judge you, and you know you are well loved, just a hope we'll see you again before we pass on.  There is still time....