i guess last week though pretty up and down, was much better than the week before and it reached a good "Mothers day" celebration yest with extended relatives. 
but the usual advice given by some older adults does work: follow your heart. small and big choices. unless in times where there's no choice. but i am not sure if insisting on the choice u make despite some closed doors work. it may not actually work. from what i see from people and my own past experience.....so good to again, leave it to....God.