I worked late tonight so I didn't get a chance to write my birthday post to my Mom. Today is her birthday, I won't say how old she is, but I think Social Security may be sending her some birthday money.
This year has been a big year for my Mom. For the first time since her and my Dad got married they are finally out on their own. They had to fly the coop to find their empty nest, but they found it, after 37 years by becoming full time RVers. They are loving it, and I couldn't be happier for them. Key words being "for them". I miss my Mom terribly when she's gone. I'm 40 years old and I miss her.
I am so grateful to say that and get the ache in my heart that I do. You see, growing up things weren't all that easy between my Mom and I. We are simular in many ways and that seemed to put us at odds with one another often. I always felt like she didn't see me, and didn't "get" me. As a Mom now, I know she probably felt very much the same.
God has done something in our relationship that for a long time, I doubted would happen. She is a go to girl in my life. She is someone I always know is there for me, someone who I know, no matter what is always proud of me, someone who gets me, sees me and never forgets me. She's not just my Mom, she's a best friend. I know that some of this happens as we get older, our kids get older and we start going through some of the same things our parents did with us; but I truly believe it is something that was healed between us as well.
The love I have for my own girls is overwhelmingly gut wrenching and joy filled, sometimes so much I don't know if my heart can hold it. You know what? My Mom feels the same way about me, and I am unbelievable blessed to be loved by her.
Mom, Happy Birthday. I hope that I can walk the next 21 years of my life as beautifully as you have. I hope that when my girls grow up, I can be as wonderful a Mom and friend to them as you are to me. I miss you all the time and yet I am ecstatic for this time in your life. This year is going to be amazing for you and you've earned it.
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What a wonderful way to end my day Laura...reading this post. I am so grateful for where the Lord has brought us...He never gives up and is so faithful. I am absolutely so proud of the mom, wife, and woman of God you have become. I love you with all my heart and am so thankful for you...I can only imagine where you will be 21 years from now. I pray I am around to see you...I know I will be amazed.
Absolutely beautiful Laura. I do believe, for most of us, our relationships change between mom and daughter. I know mine surely did with mine and now we are best friends. Your mom is truly a blessing to us all...Godly woman!
This is beautiful Laura. Your mom is a blessing and inspiration to so many. So thankful for the relationship that the two of you have. Times have definitely taught me that life is way to short to put relationships on the back burner so to speak.
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