Time to thank our Mom's for all they have done for us. Time to remember the special days shared. Time to enjoy with our children.
My Mom was awesome. Did I always think that......no. I thought she had never felt anything I had, I thought she got smarter as I got older and I came to think of her as a trusted advisor. In the end, I think we were also friends. I didn't know she would leave such a void in my heart when she left us.
I love being a Mom!!! It is by far the best thing I have ever done in my life!!!
Me as a Mom. I rock!!!! LOL There are very few things about which I am so sure.......don't ask Jenn.....but in my opinion I knocked it out of the park. When have you read one of my entries where I was so confident? Almost never......
I loved the school concerts, the girl scout trips, having tea parties.......yes even the swim meets!!!! I miss those days but something wonderful has happened........I now have an adult that I can talk to about a whole array of topics......from politics to cooking to life in general.
This week Jenn was awarded the Employee of the Year for her division at the University of South Carolina. What was her first thought and mine??? Call Nannie......
Mom was there for the kindergarten graduation and to see Jenn receive her Masters Degree. How great for Mom and how lucky for Jenn!!
As I hear Mom's wind chimes ringing gently in the breeze I am so grateful for each day I had her. The last 16 months have been difficult without her.......but Jenn has helped to fill the gap with her sense of humor and sensitivity.
Thank you Mom and Jenn.....today is special because of both of you!!!!!
Me and Mom at my nephews wedding 2 years ago.
Mom and Jenn at Jenn's college graduation.
The other special event this week was my brother George and his wife Marge stopped to see us for s few days. It was great seeing them!!! Tuesday night we got to catch up with Cheryl and Mike too!!! Good times good times!!!!
I also tried to make Mom's Cole Slaw while they were here and guess what.....except for almost a tad too much mayo and not shredding the cabbage just a little smaller.... George said I nailed it!!! He said he knew it as soon as it hit his taste buds. It only took numerous tries to get there but that made me very happy!!!!
There is something about shared experiences.....I can laugh with all of my siblings about things no one else would think is funny. I guess most families have that kind of experience. Whether is be a story about a dropped bowl of cream spinach, a pheasant motel or someone eating a fire starter because they thought it was a granola bar.
George called me the lynch pin of the family......the one who for the most part keeps us all in touch now that Mom is gone. I am glad to take on that roll. George also said it is important to see those who matter to us.....he said " how many more times in my life am I going to see these people?'
And he is right.......note to self.....spend more time with those I love..........laugh more and enjoy each minute like it is your last!!!
I am going to start doing that right now.........
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