Thursday, October 15, 2009

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Dad often created cards for Mom on his computer - some fun pics with text. We've been helping Dad streamline his life and go through some things and found this 'card' he created for Mom - there isn't a date, but it's especially appropriate to share right now:

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Another great day to commemorate. What a royal word this 'Mother'. Giving of oneself, time energy, as a counselor and teacher, nurse, financial advisor, peacemaker, lawmaker, story reader, school advocate, taxi driver, cook and bottle washer, example of the Lord's commandments and many other positions.

Mom is everything and everywhere and the only reward she has, for the platinum hair, the headaches, the sleepless nights, the wrinkles, the daytime worries, is to see her children grow up gracefully.

I am so thankful that I had enough sense to change my maroon shirt, and start a new way of life. They have been good years and it seem to be even getting better.

I am looking forward to many more years doing things together, and then to meet on the other side and start all over again.

Love you very much, Ted

....read Mom's Eulogy (included in this blog) to understand the reference to the maroon shirt...and of course the last phrase about 'meeting on the other side' is now so very appropriate!....
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