Missing a birthday card from my DS for the first time

I know it may seem nothing to some people but I know how you feel Joanny as he has always given you one before. For the first time ever I have not received a Christmas card from my eldest DS. I live abroad. It's most puzzling and I suppose could be lost in the post. But maybe it was because I didnt send a birthday card to his youngest as I was receiving cancer treatment at the time and they were going to be abroad for his birthday so would a one year old know anyway. But at least you met up with your son beforehand and he mentioned doing something together later so I wouldn't worry too much about the card. It may just have slipped his mind.

I understand that it’s just a piece of paper with a picture on it but I still like getting birthday cards. I always keep mine up for a week.
I would quite honestly rather have a £2 card than a present if I had to choose, so I would be upset if I didn’t get any.

My elder DS is very careless about birthday cards, and even remembering birthdays. I do like to get cards, it’s nice to be remembered.
Still, he lives abroad, so it’s hard to time the posting. I know he loves me and is regularly in touch, so I try not to bother too much.
You see your son regularly, so you know he cares about you.
So many people have sadly not got regular contact with their children.
Forget it for this year, just give a gentle reminder next year. It probably won’t be necessary anyway.
Hope you enjoyed the time away with your DH.

I can understand, I think, Joany. Both my son and my daughter send lovely, thoughtfully chosen cards which I enjoy and look forward to receiving. I do notice if they are late or occasionally don't arrive at all but recognise that they have busy lives and major worries in this troubled world so try not to mind...

Dear Joanne
It’s my birthday today no card from my DS or his two children. Like you my two elderly parents one with dementia and in hospital and the other very frail both aged 99. I never see or hear from my sister but I have a wonderful daughter who tomorrow is flying out to Dubai to live and join her husband who has a job in Fujheiria. Obviously with the worrying situation in the Middle East I’m not concerned about a missing card. Your DS has probably completely forgotten and you do get to see him. Sadly my DS and two grandchildren live in Tokyo. When my DD goes I won’t have family here. Cheer up and hope you have a nice birthday.

Thank you all and thank you Twig14. You have my sympathy. I know they all have their own lives to lead but you have made me see how lucky I am. I guess I was being selfish.

I've never received cards from all my four sons, but I do get text messages and occasionally taken out to dinner on birthdays etc. I just accept it as I know they all love me.