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Today my mother celebrates a milestone birthday. Except because of you know what she's in New Jersey and I'm in South Carolina many many miles away. Boo.
But!! One of the many wonderful things about mothers is they're always close in heart. She'll be well celebrated by my sibs who live nearby, but since she loves to read my blog it seems only right I add something here too.
Without mentioning her actual age (she would not like that at all) here's a list of oh, let's just pick a random number...say 90 things I know-love-appreciate about my mom.
- she was raised in New Mexico
- but there's a little bit o' Jersey in her too
- she's smart
- still a beauty
- with a great smile
- she loves Jesus
- taught us to love Him too
- she took us to church
- said grace before meals
- studied her Bible
- studies it still
- knows scripture from memory
- loves books
- especially mysteries
- and novels set in England
- she read to us when we were small
- and also when we were too big for her lap
- she's a little bit shy
- loves words
- is an excellent cook
- taught us all to cook
- baked Christmas cookies by the hundreds
- tells a plant to grow and it does
- presses a tablecloth to perfection
- cut out all the paperdoll clothes without snipping off any of the tabs
- bought a dress for my favorite doll every Christmas
- bought dresses for my real life daughters every Christmas
- brushed out all my tangles
- listened to all my worries
- listens to them still
- prayed for me
- prays for me still
- raised four children
- is Mema extraordinaire to four grands
- great-gran to my daughter's darling boys
- was a caring sister
- a loving daughter
- a devoted military wife
- moved like a boss umpteen times
- learned to sew
- do needlework
- has an artists' eye
- arranges flowers like a pro
- started a church library
- taught Sunday School to young married couples
- could speak Spanish
- volunteered in lots of ways
- kept a super clean house
- manages a large home still
- makes the best pan of enchiladas anywhere
- was a librarian
- is a good neighbor
- loves to shop
- has great style
- a perfect complexion
- she collects angels
- loves chocolate
- eating out
- traveling
- she set a good example
- rocked my babies
- never didn't have time to drop everything and play pretend
- loved my little girls with all her heart
- still loves my girls with all her heart
- has trouble saying no to my girls
- really has trouble saying no to my nephew, her only grandson
- she cried when our dog died
- solves difficult crossword puzzles
- is independent
- determined
- capable
- generous
- loves a cup of tea
- pretty teapots too
- ties beautiful bows
- always did Christmas up big
- chooses gifts with tender loving care
- wraps gifts with that same care
- hung tinsel one single strand at a time
- sent us to camp
- loves games
- hates to lose at games
- still plays in her neighborhood bridge club
- made me feel safe
- is always happy to see me
- talk to me
- spend time with me
- is loved beyond measure
- a part of myself
- her children call her blessed
...and feel grateful to have grown up and older with a mother like ours.
Happy birthday Mom! We all love you BIG xo
Wow! What a great job you did with those 90 things, obviously giving her some to grow on. A very Happy 🎉 Birthday to your lovely mother!
ReplyDeleteLove this tribute to your dear mom! Such a blessing to have one who is wise...
ReplyDeleteLoved this. Makes me want to know her. Happy birthday to your mom!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your mom Joyce. I enjoyed the tribute.
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That's a beautiful list! Happy birthday to your extraordinary mom!!
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes to your Mum and what a lovely tribute to her. I bet it brought tears to her eyes but in a good way.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday to your mom! A Proverbs 31 woman indeed. You are blessed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. I hope she had a lovely celebration!
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