She's 70 today. And she wouldn't mind me telling you that. She is who she is. The young 26-year old that brought me into the world. The absolute best guide, teacher, mentor, cheerleader a girl could ask for. And now I consider her a very dear friend. I've said this before and it bears repeating. She was/is the perfect mother. She guides and encourages without meddling. Has offered up silence in times that decisions weren't always the best. Taught me a love for cooking and baking. Taught me how to love others before yourself. Showed by example what it really means to be a helpmate to your spouse and a keeper of the home. She loves without end. She's a survivor (early cancer caught twice). And we're thankful for her unwavering love to her husband and our father. We're thankful for her complete unbiased love to us kids. And we're thankful for the outpouring of unbiased love she shows to her grandchildren. She has always had a home so open the doors hardly had latches. She loves to share with what she has. And the Spirit in her has much to give...Happy Birthday Mom! Love you lots.
What a lovely tribute! She sounds like a wonderful person, and you are so lucky to have her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a compliment to a mother!!!
ReplyDeleteNot hard to write so well when you really mean it all.
ReplyDeleteHappy Bday to Mom!
ReplyDeleteHI... I hope your Mom had a happy day! Just wanted to say 'hi'!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your mom!..she's a special "sister" to me. She's all you say she is, and more..a faithful friend. Hope she had a wonderful day, and now I'm off to email her! :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! We are so thankful for wonderful moms that teach us how to be moms by their good example. Wonderful!!
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