Today my mom would have turned 58 years old. I wish I could see my mom at 58. I'm sure this would've been such a beautiful year for her. As the years had passed, Sara, Mom and I had just gotten closer and closer and I had really begun to appreciate the relationship that we had. That was something that I couldn't do as an adolescent. I regret the time it took to recognize my mom's extraordinary presence.
So, today my gift to her is to look for the good, in everybody and in everything. That's what she did. That's what I have not done enough of. That's what I always should have done when I was with my mom. She could have taught me so much more if I had only opened my eyes to what she had to offer.
My memories of her are radiant. Happy birthday, Mom.
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You know she is so proud of you right now Brianne. That was beautiful, there is nothing more wonderful than to see the beauty in everyone, I absolutely love that motto. If everyone thought the way your mom did this world would be a better place, thats for sure.
Happy Birthday to her, and I am sure it has not been the easiest day for you, best of luck...
Oh Brianne! I can only imagine all of the emotions that you have been going through. This must be such a bitter sweet day. Remembering your mom is so important and I can truly see what a wonderful person she was just by talking to you. She raised a beautiful daughter inside and out!
Happy Birthday to her!!! I pray that you and your family can go throughout today espically celebrating her life!!!
Happy Birthday to your mom. I'm sure today has not been an easy day. I hope you are doing OK. YOur mom was such a sweet lady, and it was always obvious how important you and your kids were to her. The apple does not fall too far from the tree, because I have always admired what a great mom you are.
You have to know your mom is smiling right now at the woman and mother you have become. I think you are a lot more like her than you give yourself credit for.
My sincerest wishes of peace and comfort to you, today especially.
Brianne, Your Mom and I have the same Birthday. You are an amazing person. I know your Mom is proud of you, you have got the cutest little family, which I'm sure you are thankful for especially on days like "birthdays" because it's probably a hard day, when I call my cousin to say hi and see how she is doing she ALWAYS says " I am just so glad I have my kids, they keep me busy, and laughing especially when it is not so easy to laugh. " I think about you all the time, I really do. Have a good day, Bri.
k thanks for the tears. I hope you made it through the day ok today. I sure it was hard. And your mom taught you well. You do always look at the good. Come on, just like we were talking about Sat..you were the one that NEVER got caught for things, because you were the good girl :) Hang in there..
LOL! I was Enrichemnt Leader before this...I'm so sorry! :)
I would LOVE to use those hurricane jars if you don't mind. That would be great! I have a few large apothocary jars too that could work well with them and be enough. I have a meeting tonight and we are working out all the details so I will have a better graps on all of this. I will email you in the next couple days and we can figure out "pick-up". Thanks so much Brianne!
BTW...where did you get them at? In case I want some of my own to have around. :)
Brianne,
I first heard of your Mom when my daughter Joy told me what a wonderful teacher she was. She also told me that all of the boys (9th graders) really liked her because she was so pretty!
Everytime I saw her she had that beautiful smile on her face. We were about the same age but I always thought she looked so much younger than I did.
When you and Heather started "Pomming" together I saw her more often. Again, she was always smiling and had an aura of peacefulness about her.
I lost my Mom when she was 56 and I know you will always miss yours. Just look in the mirror and you will see her smiling back at you! She sees the beauty of life through your eyes now.
As you get older you will see more and more of her in you and Sarah. That will be the best gift she ever gave you.
I am so sorry your heart is hurting. Remember...just look in the mirror.
Susan Hull (Heather, Joy and Billy's Mom)
ok, so I had to check out your blog tonight. Is that legal even though I don't have one myself?? I can never sleep good when aaron is out of town. Anyway.... I immedietly started crying like a baby when I saw the picture of your mom at the top of the page. I am sorry that you had a rough day (her b-day) I would have gone to lunch, shopping to a movie or whatever with you. You should have called!! You know I am ALWAYS up for getting away. I think your awesome for remembering and writing about your mom, and posting all the great pictures of the two of you. You HAVE to know how proud she must be!
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