49 years ago one of the best women in the world was born. And that is not an exaggeration. I have the privilege of calling her my mom.
A classic story of my mom is when Jenni and I were in elementary school. Shopping for our back to school supplies we had just learned what a mechanical pencil was. We jumped up and down knowing exactly the colors we wanted and the size of lead that we would need. We look over and my mom is in tears, in the middle of Target, crying for all the kids who would not have mechanical pencils that year. To this day, we all know we can get my mom to do just about anything if we say, "But it will help _______."
This is the type of person we grew up with leading our little family pack. I think that maybe I am just now coming to an understanding of how great she is. She worked, took care of Jenni and I, planned most family events, and managed to get a dinner on the table for the entire four us. In the past year I have maybe achieved that last task 5 times. The rest of them are still a work in progress.
A recent conversation between my sister and my dad took place when he picked her up from the airport after she was in a wedding. Jenni was asking about their wedding and how he had thought my mom looked in her dress. He said she looked, beautiful, but she always looks beautiful, so that wasn't a surprise.
My mom is beautiful, inside and out. She will care for the world until she 153 years old. I hope by then I'll have figured out a way to cook her a meal or two and let her relax.
Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!
3 comments:
Thank you Jessi! What a great birthday gift--for you to write such kind words about me. But then you and Jenni always have been the best kids in the world. My hope is that both of you get as much joy from your children as Dad and I have from you two.
It's almost time for back to school, and I still think of the kids that might not have the cool pencils.
I love you.
Love,
Mom
Wow Jes!! I'm sitting here in tears after that one. It is so true she is pretty great (don't tell her I said that)and I have privilege of calling her my very good friend. Actually I think your all pretty great!
Jenn
Wow Jess! You are so sweet!! We haven't talked in awhile... how is life??
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