May 14, 2019 BITTERSWEET

Mother's Day was bittersweet this year. Bitter because my dear friend wasn't here to celebrate the day with her LOVELY daughters. Sweet--because of her-- I've learned a great lesson. Finally learned what Mother's Day is all about. It's not about gift certificates or lavish presents--it's about something very simple. Spending the day with your kids.  When I became a mother --my world was turned upside down. Felt completely overwhelmed. Couldn't believe how much work MOTHERHOOD was. Can't believe it's been 25 years since my first was born. Still trying to figure out how many meals I've cooked--loads of laundry I've folded--boo boo's I've bandaged--nights I've worried myself to sleep.  And you know what--I'd do it all again in a second. It's really been a privilege to be a mother and consider myself lucky to have three great kids.
Motherhood is a major theme in Claire Adam's debut novel Golden Child. Set in Trinidad, Clyde and his wife Joy are awaiting the birth of their twins. After complications during birth, one of the boys has many challenges. Fast forward thirteen years. While Peter is believed to be a genius, Paul has several problems in school and is labeled odd by most of his peers. After an argument with his father one day,  Paul goes for a walk in the bush where he is kidnapped and held for ransom. Clyde and Joy are left to make an impossible decision. One that will change their world forever. Find out more about this beautifully written story of love and betrayal when you read it for yourself. It's about 275 pages or a 3.5 mile run that leaves you wondering what will  happen until the last page. Enjoy.