Happy Belated Birthday mom!!

It seems like I am behind in everything this year!

Luckily I did not miss mom's birthday...

BUT I am late in posting this!

bEtTeR laTe tHaN nEvEr??

I know that I was not always the perfect child...

I know we had years of strife...

when I thought I knew it all...

when I had to learn to spread my wings...

and even as an adult... when I make wrong decisions...

when I need parenting advise...

or help in making career decisions...

or a vacation...

or help with a quilting project...

when I make mistakes and have to start over...

you are always there!!

Thanks mom...

for your endless example...

your godly nature...

for loving me no matter what...

for giving me wings...

for knowing when I have a bad day (even an hour and a half away)...

for teaching me to be strong...

for showing me what family is all about...

for always listening...

for your never ending support...

and most of all...

for being my best friend!

On Friday, an old family friend commented that I look

more like you each time she sees me!

That is one of the best compliments that I could ever receive!

I am so thankful that God has blessed me with you as my mom

and for giving us so many wonderful years and memories together!

I thank God for you every day!!

Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!

*I just realized that Reba's song was on here because it was Brit's and my special song...

but it sure rings true for all the you have been for me mom!

Thank you!!

and as life goes on...

and our roles merge...

I'll be...

for you too!