I am skipping the Thursday Thread today because it is a very special day, deserving of a very special message. You see, today is my mama’s birthday 🙂 Last year, I wrote and wrote {and wrote some more} about special memories I had of my mom, things I learned about her and from her, and how blessed I am to have her in my life. This year as I sit down to write my mom’s birthday message, my brain is swirling. Hundreds of memories flash through my mind, along with testaments to her greatness as a mother and as a person, and words like beautiful, smart, ambitious, strong, and role model. Perhaps it’s the lack of sleep, but I can’t seem to compose all of my thoughts to really express how wonderful my mom is and just how much I love her. I just can’t. Even with all of the fond memories, there aren’t enough actual words. Adequate words. And I realize that it all boils down to how I feel, from my core; every memory, every lesson — they resonate with my heart. It’s a kind of love that I pray each little girl has had the opportunity to culture and strengthen with their own mama.
So I will simply say this: Mom, you. are. the. BEST. The best everything, at least through your daughter’s eyes. I cherish every piece of our close relationship and I hope you know how much you are loved, respected, and admired.
Happy birthday, madre. We send you BIG hugs today!
This was so sweet, it made me tear up. You’re a good daughter, and I’m sure that’s because you have a great mom.