Another Year ~ Mom

Updated for my mom.  Mom will be another year older on March 29th.   Since this is her "birthday month", I wanted to "spotlight" this post again.

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Mom is one of the most spectacular people you could ever meet.  For those of you who do not know her, let me introduce her.  Her name is Linda to most, Ms. Linda to some, Granny Linda to the grand and great grandchildren, and mama to the children.

Mama has always been a strong person.  Let me give you an example of this.  On a rainy day in December, she went into labor with me.  She had to drive herself to the hospital and on the way had a flat tire.  Although in the middle of labor pains, she managed to change the flat and proceed to the hospital.

She has always worked, whether for someone else or owning her own business with Ken (my step dad).  They are usually at the restaurant from opening to closing, six days a week.  I have never known mama to be without a job or unemployed.

My mom is an angel in disguise.  Although she can be tough when situations warrant it, you usually can find her giving food to a poor, weary traveler or even an abandoned animal.  Just recently there was a cat, whether he had been dropped off or just gotten lost we don't know, at the restaurant.  She mixes up food and pours gravy over it for the poor thing.  The cat will be well fed until someone claims him.  Mama does so much for people down on their luck.  If you need the shirt off her back, she will give it to you.  I admire so many of her qualities, but this is one that I really love.

Her and I have had our "moments".  There were times when I didn't think she knew what she was talking about.  Thankfully, we are closer now than we have ever been.  I appreciate her patience and understanding.  I especially appreciate her unconditional love.  I think with age, we realize that our parents are smarter than we thought they were.

She is so special to me and I am thankful for every moment I can spend with her.  There are so many things I love about her.  I could go on and on about the many things mama is and how much she means to me, but I don't know if Gather has that much space available.    So to sum it up, I will just say "I love you Mama.  Happy Birthday."

Other Another Year posts:

Ken
Dad
Dee
Kay
Brooke
Chris
Jenna & Jaden
Scott
Heather