Birthday

Tomorrow is my Mother's birthday.  We will all gather at her house to celebrate.  I can't believe she is another year older.  She sure doesn't look it or act like it.  She still mows her yard, washes her windows twice a year, and wipes down her baseboards every month.  I've always said that if cleanliness is next to godliness, Mother will be sitting in Jesus' lap.  

It's funny too that when I was a kid - I hated to clean.  I still don't much care for it but her values of a neat home inspire me today.  I don't like to go to bed at night with my kitchen a mess.  I make my bed up every morning (unless Ray is still in it!).  I don't mind getting rid of clutter.......I'm great with a big garbage sack!  I am even trying to do better at keeping up with the laundry.

You know they say that you do become your mother.  Boy I hope so!  She is one amazing, beautiful woman.  I hope that I have her strength, beauty (inner and outer) and zeal for life.  She is fearless and protective yet gentle and compassionate.  She sets high expectations not only for herself but for all of around.  Happy Birthday, Mom!  Thanks for making sure I had the best Mother ever!