Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday to the best mom there is! 

We love you mom and are so blessed to call you ours! What an example you are for me as a mom!  I sure didn't inherit your sewing skills or green thumb or ability to command a board meeting, but I've sure learned a lot from you over the past 31 years! 

You are not afraid to do the hard work to get something done.  Whether that is at work, in the house, a landscaping project, or a homemade banana pudding!  You are a hard worker just like dad! 

You have an eclectic group of friends which speaks to your love for others.  You have an ability to make others feel comfortable around you and they know you are a good listener because people seem to always share their life stories with you! 

You are generous with your time.  At work you take time to truly listen to others and help think through solutions.  You are never too busy to attend a special family event and you make the extra effort to "show up" when it matters most.  Again, this is something you and dad always made a priority and I hope Raleigh and I can continue this legacy.

Over the past 17 months you have been an example of Christ's power being perfected in weakness.  You like to say that sometimes we have to put "feet to our prayers" and you have surely done that by fighting for joy, fighting to find blessings in the hard, fighting to have a positive outlook.  While others face seemingly small challenges and give up, you are fighting through immense grief while remaining a blessing to those around you.  I know dad is proud of how you are continuing his legacy of displaying the fruits of the spirit to others, even when it seems impossible.  

You still know how to rock a pair of hair scissors and and haven't lost your touch giving manicures and pedicures.  You enjoy fancy meals but are just as happy at home with a scrambled egg sandwich.  You know how to make the most of the everyday moments.  

We love you so much and hope you feel loved and celebrated today!

 Happy Birthday Mom!