Happy Birthday, Mom!
I love you!
A sunset over Meridian, just for my Mom's Birthday!
The full moon shining, just for my Mom's Birthday!
My Grandmother and her friend Jack took my Mom to Weidmann's for lunch.
They has a nice meal and good conversation in Meridian's oldest restaurant, Est. 1870.
She won the 'Birthday Package' from WTOK, our local ABC affiliate.
I had a few surprises up my sleeve, but will let those moments between the two of us.
My Mom had a busy, but fulfilling day. But most of all, she had a Happy Birthday!
Reminds us of one of our favorite scary movies - Dead End!
My Grandmother and her friend Jack took my Mom to Weidmann's for lunch.
They has a nice meal and good conversation in Meridian's oldest restaurant, Est. 1870.
She won the 'Birthday Package' from WTOK, our local ABC affiliate.
I had a few surprises up my sleeve, but will let those moments between the two of us.
My Mom had a busy, but fulfilling day. But most of all, she had a Happy Birthday!
I have a wonderful Mother who has put me first from the time I took my first breath. She has guided me with firm, but gentle hands, and opened my eyes, my heart and my mind to all things. I am keenly aware, how very blessed I am in having her raise me and loving me - all my life. She was one to show her love, as well as express her love. I never have questioned what I mean to my Mom - and she never had 'favorites' in regard to her children. She even has the capacity to love her step-children and the result speaks for itself - in turn, they love her, tenderly. The one thing she will not nor ever will tolerate in others is any abuse shown her children, be it physical, verbal, mental or emotional. I now know the signs to look for in others and I steer clear of such people. The Lord knows, they have their own demons and I want no part of that. My Mom is still teaching me, advising me and counseling me and my siblings. All the more reason we respect her and LOVE her!
Gentility and graciousness lived there too, the past flowing into the present, the present blending with yesterday - vulnerabilities and pride made her into who she became, and fear kept her from who she could have been. The years gave her strength and a boldness that was executed and no apology made - standing firm in her resolve, she overcame other's remarks, as if to quieten her, take away her esteem, or made to feel inferior. Little did they know, she had fought battles others feared, she stood firm - harsh words nor opinion swayed her. Her faith was, too, building and by God she earned her stripes. Not in false pretense nor indifference towards others, but in truth and valor, and a genuine concern for those who were indifferent towards her. Overcoming a childhood of great sadness and loss of innocence - to becoming a mother whose role was making her daughter's life a joy, by taking delight in her child's successes and never allowing a day to pass without showing and exclaiming unconditional love and acknowledging God's hand in molding that which was broken and reshaping it into the person my Mom is today. She remains the dearest person in my life. This is what I know to be self-evident - and with Jesus Christ all things are possible, in His time.
Mom - I touch your hand, and when I do I touch the past.
Thank you Father God for my Mother.
ELB
2012
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