"My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck." Proverbs 1:8-9
Today is my Momma's 60th Birthday! My original plans for this day were grandiose and quite awesome. It brought tears to my eyes thinking of the joy it would bring my mom if I had been able to accomplish it all. I had 2 years from when I first thought of it. In the end, it appeared that it would be too difficult at this time. I am disappointed, but I may pursue that vision on a smaller scale soon.
Onto Plan B: I want to tell you a bit about my mother, Linda. Linda is Spanish for pretty, by the way, and she is. I do not plan to be very organized as I tell you about her, I will be sharing as it comes to my mind and heart. She is a strong woman, and I don't mean in the human strength sort of way, but in the kind that matters: love, faithfulness, kindness, generosity, hope, gentleness, integrity and so much more. She loves God and it shows in her speech and actions. She did her absolute best in raising my brother and I and we are so blessed to have her. Growing up was not ideal, but she showed strength, pressed on and took care of us. I know it must have been difficult so often, yet she did not give up. I look up to her in so many ways and know she is a phone call away when I need comfort. That is one thing I felt I received in healthy doses as a youngster, her nurturing comfort.
She wanted to be a stay-at-home mom while we were being raised, but circumstances did not allow that for long. On and off she had to take on jobs and toward the end of my teen years she was working full-time and getting home long after school got out. That did not stop her from making dinner, eating together at the table and regardless of where we were in our relationships with God, we prayed before dinner, holding hands, every time. That memory is one that speaks of the value of family, and to my mom, our family was very valuable and she invested all she had.
Momma I love you and honor you today... thank you for all that you taught us, sacrificed for us and for choosing to love and trust God in your trials, and to point us to Him in ours. You are an amazing woman and I am beyond blessed to be your daughter. I pray this year is incredible-- filled with continued growth and love and joy and blessings. You are an inspiration and a wonderful friend. I pray God continues to bless you and your legacy as you enrich the lives of your husband, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Happy Birthday Momma! (and many moooooooore!!!!!)
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