Ever since I was just a "wee one" myself, she has had a profound influence on my life.
As Abraham Lincoln said, "All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother."
I can say the same about my mom. I'm so grateful for the way she raised me to be respectful, responsible and honest. We were taught at a young age the value of a bar of soap (on the tongue for saying a bad word) and of a wooden spoon (for a swat on the toosh) as we learned about choices and consequences. It's a concept many kids (and adults) still don't get today. But I'm thankful for a mom who taught me all about right and wrong.
I'm grateful for my mom's love and support in everything I do. She's always encouraged me to do my best and came to support me in whatever I pursued, whether it was a brief stint in middle school/jr. high basketball or as my accompanist for music competition in high school.
I'm grateful my mom has always been there for all of the important events in my life: my blessing day, my baptism, graduation from high school and 2 colleges, getting my own temple endowment, and my wedding.
I am especially grateful for her wisdom and expertise now that I am a mom myself. It was wonderful for her to come help me right after Tyler was born. I hope I am able to tap into her love, wisdom and knowledge for many years to come!
Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!
2 comments:
How Awesome Debbie! I love the pictures that you used!!! They say a lot! We are all very blessed indeed, directly or indirectly...her mothering skills bless us on stage and behind the scenes. Enriching our lives even at times without the knowledge to comprehend.
I love your mom too! And have learned so many valuable things from her example. I feel that Brooke is blessed to have her for a mom and I am blessed to have her for my dear friend. She is so thoughtful and always encourages everyone! She goes out of her way to make us all feel very special.
When I saw the photo of her holding you as a baby...I just smiled! She is such a beautiful woman and now I know where you kids all get those beautiful eyes from.
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