Happy 50th Anniversary

Tomorrow we will be visiting Mom.

She wants all of us kids and grandkids to be there tomorrow because if Dad were still alive,

it would be their

50th Wedding Anniversary.

That amazes me.

Although he didn't quite make it, he did make it to 48 years,

married to the same wonderful woman,

my mom.

She had changed over the years and he had changed with her.

She'd grown and so did he.

She became independent even before she would need those skills that would help her survive taking care of my dad and herself.

I am SO proud of my mom.

She's a woman I totally aspire to be-

and let me tell you,

it is difficult.

In a world where the older generation seems "left behind", she has kept up.

She has an email and loves her IPAD.

She drives to watch ALL of her grandchildren's games, as well as to Corona to keep a watchful eye on those two rascals, the twins.

She still has an opinion and is a wise and wonderful woman.

She is still learning and does not hesitate to add her "2 cents" when necessary.

She still cooks, cleans, & reads, renovates.

Mom,

Happy 50th Anniversary.

I love you

and know

Dad loved you...

until his very last breath.

I hope I can become half the

wonderful, loving, powerful

woman

YOU ARE!