Treebywater Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Mom would have been 60 today. I had things planned to do in her honor, but Carolyn is a sick little farkle... so all that is postponed. I think I WILL have husband pick up some brownie mix and nuts and I will make brownies WITH NUTS and WITHOUT powdered sugar on top(the only way real brownies are made according to Mom, though it was hotly debated by me) to celebrate her. One of the many hard things about her birthday is that I remember what an awful daughter I Was on so many birthdays... I am ALWAYS late with them. I'll remember then the entire week prior and then totally forget the day of. Or I'll send a card and present three months late. I did that lots to Mom, and sometimes never got things to her at all... And now that's all I can think of. One of the many things I would do differently if I could do it over again. So anyway... My Mama was born today 60 years ago... and she still deserves to be celebrated. I miss her. Edited to add the less whiny version: Happy Birthday Mom Today is my Mom’s birthday. She should have been 60 today. I had a few things planned to do in her honor today, but Little Miss is one sick little farkle, so they will have to wait. I will however make brownies tonight WITH nuts and WITHOUT powdered sugar on top because according to Mom that is the ONLY way to make brownies. Then, I will eat some in her honor. It is a hard and emotional day for many reasons. And I’ve been missing my Mom fiercely lately. There are so many things that I wish I could tell her now, and so many things I wish I could talk to her about. But today should be a day of celebrating her... So I will. I will celebrate her term, “Male Dominant Stupid Gene.” I will celebrate her teaching me to ‘Just tell ‘em to F— off! I will celebrate her love of The River Boat–even if she lost more money there than she ever came out with. I will celebrate her love of football and Da Bears and Da Steelers. I will celebrate her kicking butt in every game of trivial pursuit she ever played I will celebrate her marathon Scrabble Games with her best friend Sarah. I will celebrate her love of baking. I will celebrate her dedicated hard work at Maytag for many, many years. I will celebrate her insistence that I loosen up. I will celebrate her ‘So NOT Martha Stewart’ femininity. I will celebrate her appreciation for equality of the sexes. I will celebrate her love of West Wing. I will celebrate her love of the Democratic Party. I will celebrate her appreciation of finely built men. I will celebrate her love of Gary Fencik (such a finely built man). And I will also celebrate her love of Dad (another such fine guy). I will celebrate the many death threats she issued my husband if he ever dared hurt me–especially the way she allegedly made him turn blue with terror when he asked if he could marry me. I will celebrate the way she truly loved him as a son-in-law, anyway... Strike that–as a son. I will celebrate her courageous battle with Lung Cancer and the fact that though she isn’t here with us now, I know that she won. It might have taken her body, but her spirit–the very essence of her–still IS, and still SHINES. I will celebrate the amazing love that existed between her and my Daddy–the love that taught me that a real marriage is one in which you know that you are cherished and respected and to not settle for anything less than that. I will celebrate the joy in her voice when I told her that Little Miss would be born–and the giddy way that she carried herself for weeks. I will celebrate the awe in her eyes when she first laid eyes on her... And the joy and the gift that she counted it to be a grandmother. I will celebrate the amazing mother that she was to me, and in turn taught me to be–pouring into me strength, courage, perseverance, and even a little bit of her grit all tempered with humor, compassion, and a great deal of love. All these things and more I will celebrate. I love you Mom. Happy Birthday. (that by the way--was from my blog. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 And I will celebrte her along with you, Val. Happy Birthday, Carol! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 You are a great daughter, Val. You need to make a list of all the loving things you did, as long as you making a list of the things you wish you could re' do.f\ Honey, I am sending you hugs and wnat you to know that I have my Rich Mullins CD playing and am thinking of you, Carolyn, and your mom on Mom's special day. Lots of love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thinking of you, Val, and of your daughter and extended family. I'm glad you're finding a way to mark your Mom's 60th birthday. I though you would like to know that my Mom would argue that brownies need about half an inch of icing in order to be amazing! Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Nice post, Val. In honor of your mom, we raise a toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Daddy's headstone was put up this week. I haven't seen it ( living too far away) and am not sure I want to either. Tree, here;s a hug as you mark this anniversary. Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Val, What a lovely tribute to your mom. Thank you for sharing this. Hoping your little one is feeling better soon~ Hugs Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 That's beautiful, Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy0519 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Sorry to read this after the fact.... the tribute to your mom was beautiful (both verions ). I can only image how difficult the day was for you - I hope it passed gently and you were able to really "celebrate" your mom and your wonderful memories. God Bless, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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