My Mom

Yesterday, OCTOBER 5, was the birthday of my favorite mother of all times.... Bonnie Sue. If you mistakenly think that your mother is the best mother ever, you are... well... mistaken. I know this because mine is the best. And, there can only be one "best". (I'm sure your mother is as nice as she can be, though.)

Here is my mom in April in front of her parents' house:

And, as she is known to do, helping at my sister's house by folding laundry (wish she'd come down and fold some of mine)....

Peeling potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner....

And.... washing dishes when it was over.....
One thing my mom and I love to do together when we get the chance is.... puzzles. These are her hands on one of our recent accomplishments (along with my sister wishing you "peace")....

And speaking of hands, she has the softest hands ever. That's from using Vaseline Intensive Care handcream for years and years.

I love to spend time withher. She is a faithful Christian lady, very patient, very kind-hearted, but not afraid to tell you when you're being stupid. She used to collect post cards, she has recently started quilting (again), she knits, crochets, reads constantly, volunteers at church, loves her (ten) grandchildren, hates dogs, and is fun to be around. She has a great sense of humor and it is almost never that you will see her angry. She chooses contentment in most all situations. And I don't know of anyone who doesn't like her. Truly, her children rise up and call her blessed.

If I could be half of what she is... I would be very blessed.

I love you, mom!! Happy Birthday!