Just a few reasons why I love my mom!

My Young Mom
On her 61st birthday
My mom turns 61 tomorrow. When I was little I was afraid to think about her or my dad getting older. Grey hair scared me because I thought they were getting closer to death! Now I am 35 myself and am not scared anymore about my parents dying. My father went to Heaven when he was just 45 years old. I had 19 great years with him, and thankfully my mom is still here for me to love on! She has remarried a wonderful, God-fearing man and has joy in her life again! We have learned that death is not the end and that God can turn all things around for those that love and have faith in Him.

So on my mom's 61st birthday I wanted to share what makes her so special. She was an only child, but you'd never know it because she isn't spoiled or selfish in the least bit. In fact, I've never heard Mom judge anyone or say hateful things about someone else in my 35 years of knowing her! Wow. Who can say that about someone. She is incredible at holding her tongue, but not even thinking mean things either!

She looked so young when we were all kids. She used to go to cheerleader campy with us and people would think she was one of the cheerleaders. When we'd go to the mall, people would always think she was our sister instead of our mom! We used to used the same color hair dye (red penny) and people would think I got my red hair from her (even though she is not redheaded!). People also thought she was IRISH because of her beautiful green eyes!

When dad went to Heaven Mom was sad and lonely for 11 years. But we did lots of things fun together. In fact, she moved 300 miles to come live with me and my husband when I got pregnant and had my first child. She was so wonderful to have around. And now she still lives here with us in town with her great husband.

So here is why I love my mom....or at least a few of the reasons why I love her!

I love my mom because she doesn't judge me or anyone else.
I love my mom because she looks and acts young.
I love my mom because she has a facebook page, squidoo page, twitter page, and has a flip video camera and knows more about new technology than me.
I love my mom because she loves God and studies His Word.
I love my mom because she cooked me great meals when I was little like chicken and rice and chicken and dumplings.
I love my mom because she never has acted like she was better than anyone else.
I love my mom because she lost her dad when she was little and her mom years ago. : (
I love my mom because she has never asked for pity or acted weak.
I love my mom because she ate cookie dough and bad things for years but then changed her life dramatically and got healthy and now looks younger than ever!
I love my mom because she is a role model for me and someone I can look up to.
I love my mom because she drinks carrot juice every morning.
I love my mom because she does gallbladder cleanses with me just for fun because she is healthy and doesn't even need to.
I love my mom because she can drink or eat gross things and like them!
I love my mom because she is not a drama queen and does not think the world revolves around her.
I love my mom because she never tried to make her dreams our dreams but let each one of us be our own person!
I love my mom because she never told us about the mistakes we made parenting but loved us thorough all of them.
I love my mom because she gives me money when I want to go to Target and buy something not necessary.
I love my mom because she was good and faithful to my dad when he was dying and took such good care of him.
I love my mom because she is self-motivated and not lazy.
I love my mom because she thinks about and does what is important in life.
I love my mom because she doesn't try to dress or act like she is a teenager like some moms do.
I love my mom because she can sew.
I love my mom because she loves me unconditionally.
I love my mom because she has a pantry full of sunbutter and green tea.
I love my mom because she makes her own website about health just to help others!
I love my mom because she loves my husband and children.
I love my mom because she isn't vain.
I love my mom because she has a pretty face and little tiny hands.
I love my mom because she entertained my slumber party guests when I was little and slept the next day!
I love my mom because she believed in me as a child and still does!
I love my mom because she reads books fast!
I love my mom because she doesn't get grossed out by medical things. She is not a sissy!
I love my mom because she volunteers her time to counsel women about not having an abortion and fighting for the life of unborn children!
I love my mom because she doesn't ask for anything from anyone.
I love my mom because she is content where she is.
I love my mom because she is nice to her husband and makes him food.
I love my mom because she is deep and not shallow.
I love my mom because she simply exists!

I want to be more like my mom. I want to be the kind of mom that she was to me. I am so thankful to have a mom that I never fought with or was mean to. We have always gotten along and been close. I have always respected her and appreciated her. She is precious and lovely in all her ways. Inside and out.

Happy Birthday Mom! You are the best! Really!

from your little berd