Words are funny…sometimes not ‘ha ha’ funny.
Happy Birthday. That’s the greeting.
I remember my birthday back in October.
Good day. VERY tough day.
Ingrid’s birthday is today.
She’s had a good day, but a tough day too.
The birthday wishes have been wonderful.
Max found the perfect card for his Mom.
It says:
Mom,
Some years are better than others,
and this past one
has been especially difficult for you
and for all of us who love you.
I understand
that you may not feel
like a big birthday celebration
but I want you to know
that today and every day
I quietly celebrate you.
I celebrate your faith,
your courage,
and your grace.
You are beautiful, Mom.
I am honored to be your child.
And I wish you a birthday
filled with quiet comforts,
loving gestures,
and sweet, sweet blessings.
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Those words combined with Max’s handwritten comments almost distracted Ingrid totally from my present of gift cards from the gas station. (…now you don’t think I’m THAT dumb do you?…WAIT…don’t answer that.)
Here’s something else that’s a little fun.
I put this card in front of me to write this post and realized that MOM upside down is WOW.
I’ll tell you something.
When this Mom’s life got turned upside down this past year…she was WOW.
Incredibly gracious.
Incredibly kind.
Incredibly loving.
Incredibly considerate.
Incredibly broken but somehow strong as we’ve moved together along this path of our new world.
‘Happy’ Birthday.
Yes. I’m happy to celebrate who you are and what you mean to our sons, our families, our workplace, our friends and all the other people you’ve connected with on this journey.
Be The Best. 